I am retired from international banking, investment banking, financial consulting and financial planning. I have owned Manhattan apartments and recently moved back into Manhattan.
I am writing this letter in recommendation of Robert Kravath as a real estate agent, consultant and expert adviser.
Robert had invaluable information and advice about the real estate market. He gave me detailed information about apartments we viewed. Even though I have an extensive background in finance, Manhattan real estate is a unique and opaque market. Having Robert as a guide and adviser was essential. I was able to get the apartment I wanted at a good price thanks to Robert.
If I were to look for another Manhattan apartment, Robert would be the first person I would contact and I highly recommend him.

Devin Lynch has always been incredible to work with. A long-time New Yorker and broker, he laid out a search process that made me feel comfortable, explained how the system works so as to save us both time and effort, and found me an awesome apartment on a budget, in a tight market.

Oftentimes you don''t know until months later whether or not the place you rent is actually what you expected. Devin did an awesome job setting my expectations correctly, and my apartment ended up exceeding my expectations.

He took the time to understand my needs - where I work, what I wanted my commute to be like, what kind of neighborhood feel I like, etc. and I genuinely feel he cut the time it took to find the best possible apartment for me in more than half. I attribute a lot of the success I''ve had professionally to the environment I lived in during that period.

I''d recommend working with him without reservation. He will save you time, money and trouble down the line with landlords and property managers that can be a nuisance.

It was a breeze working with Red Sparrow to find my new, spacious one bedroom apartment in Queens. Russell responded to my inquiry immediately. He explained that Eric managed Queens viewings and he would be contacting me to arrange a time for me to view. Eric called me within minutes. He arranged a time that was convenient for me to view the apartments, texted me to confirm (I prefer texting), and when he showed me the apartment, I LOVED it. It was exactly as shown in the picture. Eric was very respectful towards me, making sure that I did not feel uncomfortable (in an empty apartment, as a single lady)--he stood by the front door with it ajar. He encouraged me to look around the whole apartment and check out the closets, etc. while he stood in one place. He did not put any pressure on me and answered all of my questions--contacting Russell to clarify anything uncertain. Eric and Russell made applying for the apartment and signing the lease very easy and I got my keys and cute promotional goodies from Red Sparrow the day I signed. Thank you, Red Sparrow, for helping me secure a reasonably priced large apartment in a nice building in a timely fashion!! I will absolutely recommend Red Sparrow to others!!

There are innumerable options when it comes to agents for purchase and sale transactions in New York City. What sets Russell Dinstein of Red Sparrow apart as an agent is his commitment to putting his client's interests first. Unlike some agents whose first priority is to get the biggest possible deal done as quickly as possible, Russell will always back you up 100% even if you are regretfully walking away from a transaction. During the purchase that Russell handled for us, I was particularly impressed that when my wife and I were making the final decision between two apartments, he strongly encouraged us to sign the contract for the property that was 12% less expensive because he saw that it was better for our family (and he's been proven right). If you need an agent who you can count on to look out for you and not just for the transaction, Russell is a great choice.