Joel was an absolute pleasure to work with. My husband and I were looking for a larger apartment for us, our dog, and a baby on the way. We had a lot of specifications and after much searching on our own, it almost seemed impossible to find something that would work for our family and that would also be within our budget. Joel kept our needs in mind and was able to find us the perfect apartment. We are truly grateful!
Joel is a stand-out realtor who really went above and beyond to help me with my apartment search. He took time to understand my needs, help me prepare my paperwork, and answered all my questions throughout the process. Even though it was super early, he still took time out of his day to walk me around various apartments so that I'd have a better idea of what I was getting into (as I'm moving in from out-of-state). I appreciated his NYC-native insider knowledge and kind, humorous approach to a stressful apartment search. When I found a non-broker-fee apartment outside of our search, he still helped me look it up and encouraged me to sign although he wouldn't gain anything from it. I couldn't have done found a place in NYC without him - and next time I look, I'll be sure to contact him and refer my friends!
Finding an apartment in Manhattan that is a good fit for you, and your budget, is not an easy task, even if you happen to be a Manhattan native. With this in mind, I wanted to acknowledge Joel Francois, senior managing agent at Bond New York Properties (office # 646-666-2388). Joel takes the time to meet and get to know you, and what you need in an apartment. This is especially important when you have specific requirements, such as a requisite amount of closet space, a bedroom that has at least a particular amount of square footage, pet considerations, etc. Once your requirements are articulated, he compiles a list of candidate apartments that match your requirements as much as possible. He explained their process is about building relationships with their clients, both in the present and for the future. This helps to put you at ease and provides you with confidence that your search will be successful. If you are looking for an apartment in NYC, Joel Francois is the man to see.
Gerard T. Pauline
Manhattan
Finding an apartment in Manhattan that is a good fit for you, and your budget, is not an easy task, even if you happen to be a Manhattan native. With this in mind, I wanted to acknowledge Joel Francois, senior managing agent at Bond New York Properties (office # 646-666-2388). Joel takes the time to meet and get to know you, and what you need in an apartment. This is especially important when you have specific requirements, such as a requisite amount of closet space, a bedroom that has at least a particular amount of square footage, pet considerations, etc. Once your requirements are articulated, he compiles a list of candidate apartments that match your requirements as much as possible. He explained their process is about building relationships with their clients, both in the present and for the future. This helps to put you at ease and provides you with confidence that your search will be successful. If you are looking for an apartment in NYC, Joel Francois is the man to see.Gerard T. PaulineManhattan
Gerard T. Paulinr Pauline,
March 2018
I had a wonderful experience working with Joel to find my apartment. He was kind and informative and really listened to my needs. He worked hard to find the best places that met my budget and replied to all my emails in a timely manner to answer any questions I had.
Once I found a place and signed the lease, he continued to help me get settled. (Continued to answer my emails!) He did whatever he could do to connect me with property management and make me feel comfortable. I'm very happy with the apartment and grateful for the time and attention he gave me to find it.
I had a wonderful experience working with Joel to find my apartment. He was kind and informative and really listened to my needs. He worked hard to find the best places that met my budget and replied to all my emails in a timely manner to answer any questions I had. Once I found a place and signed the lease, he continued to help me get settled. (Continued to answer my emails!) He did whatever he could do to connect me with property management and make me feel comfortable. I''m very happy with the apartment and grateful for the time and attention he gave me to find it.
First of all, Joel is a boss, and has impeccable style. Secondly, I felt right at home when I met him at Bond. I'm a skeptic when it comes to dealing with people who will likely profit from my business, but Joel was always forthright and honest with me, upfront about potential costs or pros/cons, neighborhoods, processes in rentals, etc. There was never a point where I thought, "Oh, well, someone should've told me about that." To me, this is important. Very important. If you go to bond, find Joel and his team. They've got a great setup back there, and are all very friendly people.
Saying Joel went above & beyond for my roommate and I is an absolute understatement. This was our first time renting in NYC and he made the entire process seamless. We found a place within hours of looking!!
He was completely transparent and worked with us to find the perfect apartment within our budget in a great area!!
He is responsive, well-versed on the market and professional. Thank you again, Joel!
Joel was absolutely outstanding during my rental search with my roommate. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable of the market, but was understanding of our needs and budget. He exceeded our expectations by finding us an apartment within our budget and with a low commission fee all while during the height of the rental season in Manhattan. He worked quickly to secure our apartment and we were able to move into our new home quickly and with ease.
Furthermore, he followed up with myself and my roommate when we had questions or concerns and made himself available at all hours. Without hesitation, we would wholeheartedly recommend Joel. He is a reliable agent, a wealth of information, and will work to find the apartment that fits all of your needs.
Thank you for everything, Joel!
Joel was absolutely outstanding during my rental search with my roommate. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable of the market, but was understanding of our needs and budget. He exceeded our expectations by finding us an apartment within our budget and with a low commission fee all while during the height of the rental season in Manhattan. He worked quickly to secure our apartment and we were able to move into our new home quickly and with ease.Furthermore, he followed up with myself and my roommate when we had questions or concerns and made himself available at all hours. Without hesitation, we would wholeheartedly recommend Joel. He is a reliable agent, a wealth of information, and will work to find the apartment that fits all of your needs. Thank you for everything, Joel!
Joel was amazing to work with!!! He was professional, friendly, and extremely helpful! His expertise were crucial in helping me find a place that fit my budget and needs. I was extremely stressed out trying to find a studio in New York on my own. Once I started working with him, he found me a place in 2 days, and the whole experience was the opposite of stress. I absolutely love my new place and I'm so grateful I had Joel to help me.
I would definitely recommend Joel! Joel is professional, responsive, responsible, reliable, and helpful. He is also genuine, warm, and caring, and it was such a pleasure to work with him. With his help, I was able to find the perfect apartment I was looking for within 2 days, and I cannot thank him enough for his professionalism and effectiveness. Thank you so much, Joel!
I contacted Joel and several other agents through their listings on this site. About half responded, and Joel's response (within an hour of my inquiry) struck me as the most sincere, so we set up a meeting the following week. We were coming in from out of the area, using a guarantor and had three days tops to find an apartment. We had no idea what to expect and were full of trepidation after reading online about sleazy brokers and the incredibly daunting rental process in NYC.We met with Joel, told him what we were looking for, and he pulled up a bunch for us to see that were within or very close to our budget. Then we set out to see the apartments, and along the way, Joel gave us lots of insight into the area where we were looking, as well as some great tips. He made what could have been a grueling experience fun, and we found the perfect apartment!He then walked us through the application process, and when we had a concern with the apartment, he bent over backwards to resolve it and reassure us. And voilà : application accepted, lease signed, and the move in date is very soon.I really cannot recommend Joel highly enough. He was professional, responsive and helpful to the highest degree. We feel so fortunate to have found him; our blind faith in him was rewarded, and he was well worth the broker's fee.Thanks again for everything, Joel!
Joel is a very helpful real estate agent. Moving is really a super stressful time and what also makes it worse is that sometimes you end up working with or dealing with seedy individuals. Joel is definitely the opposite of all the typical stereotypes that come with the process.Although we didn't ultimately get the apartment his team showed us due to timing, he was very helpful and responsive via both text message and via the phone. He had alot of good advice and tips for all my questions and never treated me like a commission. It really was a refreshing experience to say the least and i'd definitely look to work with him again should my housing situation change.
I'm officially a transplant of New York thanks to Joel Francois! That moment I travelled to New York last year for my birthday I knew I wanted to live here for the rest of my life, and that's the thing I just didn't know how I was going to make it happen! Well Google's search engine is life because it brought me to RentHop.com and from there i found Joel! When I first contacted Joel he was quick to respond. I told him what I was looking for along with my budget and the deal was on! I flew out to Manhattan on a Tuesday to meet at his office to look at apartments. Well I have to say I came I saw and I signed a rental app the same day and before I could walk out the door Joel told me I had been approved for my apartment! It felt like my dream! I flew back to New York that Friday strapped with money orders to sign my lease and I picked up my keys May 2nd 1 month before my birthday!! Well can you say Happy Birthday to me! Well all I can say is thanks Joel for making dreams come true!
I would absolutely recommend Joel to anyone! He is very responsive to any inquiry but also honest about the situation. I was not willing to just live anywhere for the sake of getting an apartment. Joel realized that right away and never showed me anything that did not meet my expectations. Apartment hunting in NY is a daunting and expensive task but I can certainly say working with Joel was money well spent. So far I am very pleased with the apartment I have and will certainly look to Joel in the future!
Joel is very professional; he listened to my needs and guide me throughout the whole challenging process of finding an apartment within my budget and near work. He always answered all my questions in a timely, respectful and kind fashion. He has been my best experience with a realtor, I recommend him with no hesitations.
I could not have been more happy with Joel. He met and exceeded all my expectations! He made the nightmare of apartment hunting in NYC a fun and successful process. I am a very luck girl to have benefited from his experience and expertise!
Paige Van Norstrand,
November 2015
I highly recommend Joel Francois. He was proactive, very professional and helpful even after I got my apartment.
Joel is a wonderful broker. He was very thorough in his questions about what I was looking for. He is very courteous, returns texts and calls right away. His advice about being a renter in NYC was very helpful. I highly recommend Joel!Namratha
I was immediately impressed with Joel's quick follow up. We first spoke on the phone and he instantly made me feel comfortable. He listened to all my needs, while asking questions to ensure he understood them all. He seemed to know each area and apartment that he took me to like the back of his hand- offering great insight from neighborhood restaurants to the finishes in the apartment. His personable nature, professionalism and great energy made him a pleasure to work with! I would highly recommend him to any serious renters.