Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Margaret was an incredible broker for us going through the process of buying our first home. She was incredibly responsive and proactive. We shared our goals with her and she ended up finding a place that I would have missed; she knew what we needed and knew this would work for us. She also advocated for us when the sellers were trying to drag things out. She told us what to expect at each step and made sure everyone was always on the same page. We're incredibly grateful for all of her hard work!

Working with Margaret Calarco was an outstanding experience from start to finish. As a first-time apartment seller, I had many questions and was unfamiliar with the process, but Margaret guided me every step of the way with patience, professionalism, and expertise. She provided excellent advice on preparing my apartment for sale, including recommendations for paint colors and arranging professional photography that showcased the property beautifully. Her knowledge of the market was exceptional. Margaret priced the apartment perfectly, and we were under contract within just two weeks of listing. Throughout the entire process, Margaret was responsive, supportive, and always available to answer my questions and calls. She kept me informed every step of the way and made sure I understood what to expect throughout the selling process. It was clear that she genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for me. Margarets reputation as a top real estate broker is well deserved. With extensive experience throughout both Brooklyn and Manhattan, she brings an impressive level of market knowledge, professionalism, attention to detail, and negotiating skill. I highly recommend Margaret to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is a true professional who made what could have been a stressful experience smooth and successful. I couldnt have been happier with the outcome. Thank you, Margaret, for everything!

I recently worked with Margaret on the sale of my co-op in Bay Ridge. She was the second broker I used for the listing, so I have good comparison points between the two of them. I am so thankful that I found her. Given a lack of interest in my apartment with my first listing, we priced the unit competitively. Within two weeks, (during a snow storm!) I had multiple offers and phone calls to see the unit. I had a signed contract within a month of listing. At this point, I realized that the apartment may not have been the problem. What Ive learned during the process, is that good brokers are not common, and that they can really make a long and frustrating process A LOT better. Not only is Margaret experienced (she probably has seen it all..) but she is also well regarded. Other brokers will bring buyers to her because she has a reputation for solving problems and closing deals. Margaret was no nonsense when I first met her, not super cheerful like how a salesperson should be, but over the last 5 months, I found her to be a wonderful and kind woman. More importantly, she has looked out for my interests, gave me her honest opinions and even went the extra mile providing advice and reviewing the buyers board application. I cant thank her enough and I hope this review will help someone successfully sell or buy their home.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Margaret on both the purchase of our new home and the sale of our previous property. She was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Buying and selling at the same time can be stressful, but Margaret made managing both transactions feel seamless, keeping everything on track and us informed every step of the way. We couldn't be happier with the experience and couldn't recommend her more highly!

I was selling my co-op and specifically wanted an agent who was familiar with my building. I came across Margaret after seeing that she had recently sold a unit next to mine, and I'm really glad I chose her. Her knowledge of the co-op and its management was a huge advantage throughout the process. She guided the buyer through the co-op application and stayed on top of all the follow-ups, which made everything move smoothly. We were able to close in about 3 months after signing the contract, which is very fast for a co-op (typically it can take 4 months or more). During the process, she also helped me evaluate buyers carefully and gave great advice on selecting the right applicant. Overall, Margaret made what could have been a stressful process much more efficient and manageable. I would definitely recommend her to anyone selling in a co-op building or house.