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When Only The Best Will Do

I am proud to share what my clients say about working with me:
You rock, Mitch…

I can’t thank you enough for your help in selling our house. When we came to you after a full year with another broker with no offers and almost no showings, we had limited expectations. We were chalking it up to the tough economic times and prepared to wait it out. 
I have to say that we were amazed and pleasantly surprised when you brought us an offer in the first couple of weeks and seemingly had a constant stream of serious buyers coming in to view the space. It was such a departure from our previous experience (and even more remarkable considering the worsening housing market.

There is so much more I want to say about your tireless hard work on our behalf. I can’t compliment you enough on the way you handled the marketing of the space and your overall attention to detail. From the time when you arranged to have somebody spend three days getting the place cleaned and organized to your going out and getting a rug for in from of the fireplace to arranging for the house to be featured in an article in the New York Times – where I believe the buyers actually found us—was all absolutely amazing.

And you didn’t stop there. Even when we came to an agreement with the buyers, you continued to provide help for us and them – bringing by a carpenter to do some minor repairs, helping arrange for moving, finding a groundskeeper for the new owners and some other things they needed. I can’t think of an instance in my life where I’ve met anyone with a better instinct for customer service.

You rock, Mitch, and I have recommended you to friends who are looking for properties in the area and will continue to recommend you for the rest of my life.

Be well and thank you, thank you, thank you a million times for your help. 

Warmest wishes and best of luck,

Jay Shafran ~ Managing Director Wellness 360 | New York, NY  10003
Wellness 360 is a WBE and a member of the US Green Building Council.
We have worked with real estate agents in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Oregon, Florida and elsewhere, and without a doubt, Mitch stands head and shoulders above them all.

After living for more than a year in Manhattan, my wife and I decided to take a trip north to explore the Catskills. When we arrived in Woodstock and found a parking space we noticed a real estate office nearby. We had just started to look at the postings when a pleasant looking gentleman walked up to us and said “Come on in, we’re having a ‘two-for-one’ sale today.

Little did we realize how true Mitch Rapoport’s statement would become. On the following day, Mitch took us to see five “cabins in the woods on a stream.” Later that day we made an offer on one of the cabins and the offer was accepted.

Six weeks later we closed on the property. The process was not easy using local lawyers and a Manhattan banker. Every time a problem arose Mitch was usually the first person to inform us of the problem and in almost every case he had the problem quickly resolved before it became more complicated. Mitch is the epitome of the “renaissance man.” He can talk about the Catskills, ADHD, saving abused animals, ways to resolve renovation issues (he is a construction engineer), and countless other topics unrelated to real estate.

Mitch is a knowledgeable, proactive, honest, anticipatory, and detail oriented realtor who always follows through on every issue that arises. He has also become a friend who has made this entire experience, despite some the problems that arose, enjoyable and rewarding. His “two for one” line came true. We bought a house and made a friend.

Martha and I have and will continue to recommend Mitch Rapoport as the person to see first when looking for property in the Catskills.

Michael L. Rainey and Martha C. McGarity - Phoenicia, Manhattan
He worked his magic…

We had our home on the market previously with another realtor for 4 months and got nowhere. When we met Mitch we were reluctant to put the house back on the market. We listened to what Mitch had to say and we gave it a chance. Literally within days he found us a buyer and brought us a great offer on the house that was more than we anticipated. Problem...we still did not have a place to move to. Once again, we spoke to Mitch, and described what we were looking for. Mitch put in some serious overtime (as he always does) and came to us with a half a dozen choices the next day.

We looked at a few and low and behold one of them was exactly what we were looking for and more; a bigger house, a bigger yard and in the area wanted to stay in. The cost was a little more than we anticipated, so we discussed this concern with Mitch and again he worked
his magic, and managed to negotiate a price that we could not say no to.

And that's when the details got really difficult...or so we thought. But what we found out is that Mitch Rapoport was not
only a Realtor, but also a negotiator, a banker, a lawyer... but most of all: A FRIEND. Now 7 months later he still checks up on us and is still there to take my calls. So if you missed it before: Mitch Rapoport...A Friend need I say more?


Ted & Liz Reynolds – Chichester, NY
…he is the magic weapon!

As a professional home inspector, I don't know what other Realtors may think of my endorsement of Mitch Rapoport, and his methods of doing business, but in my opinion he is a true hope for the real estate industry, and for his clients… he is the magic weapon! His talent, honesty and hard work, shows up in his amazing success. He is an “inspiration” for other people in the industry. He offers great comfort to his clients, they trust in him, and for good reason. By his success he teaches the industry what really works in these complex and often confusing times. I have never written a letter like this for anyone else in real estate, so worry about "Realtors Envy?" I don't think so!
 
Manny Katz, Pres.
Home integrity 2 Inc.
NY Licensed Home Inspectors
FEMA Certified Inspectors
Two years of frustrated looking with other real estate agents finally came to an end

I had heard that if I wanted a really “out-of-the-ordinary” real estate agent I should contact Mitch Rapoport. I called him, and Mitch said to come to him with any and all questions and issues; I had many. My prior negative experience with several real estate agents had made me skeptical about his offer. Much to my surprise and delight he was true to his word. He was available to me at any reasonable time day or night (and once or twice at very unreasonable times). From day one he stayed incredibly focused and positive… and even in an exceedingly competitive market, found me an amazing house… at the right price too! He cheerfully interfaced with the myriad of professionals that one has to deal with during a real estate transaction and resolved all the issues and problems. As a first time homebuyer the number of intricate details seemed overwhelming. Mitch simply fixed things that I had no idea how to address and quickly got me answers to questions that I had previously spent hours trying to resolve on my own. He put me completely at ease. I am now the proud owner of a delightful chalet on 3 ½ gorgeous private acres. You will never regret using Mitch Rapoport as your Realtor! April M Daly - Catskill (now), NY
This is a Letter of Recommendation that I am truly enthusiastic about writing

It is only on rare occasions that you encounter such sound and objective guidance for one of the most important monetary decisions you can make. Thank you Mitch Rapoport! My brother and I were looking for a second home to spend quality family time coupled with a prudent investment opportunity. Our main criterion was for it to be something completely different from what we currently owned. We wanted a country home to escape the daily pressures of our jobs and the activities (or lack there of) to re-charge and re-connect.
Mitch found that home. That was only the beginning. I have to believe this transaction had all the ‘bumps’ and ‘curves’ you could possibly encounter. We had structural issues, we had survey discrepancies, and we even had pipes freeze creating substantial water damage while in contract. Mitch’s experience and unsurpassed diligence persevered.
Mitch has assembled a list of contacts to handle all facets of the home buying process. Some of the contacts we used and others we didn’t, strictly of our own volition. All of the referrals we used were as professional and responsive as Mitch. High praise indeed. We are completely and thoroughly gratified with the service and attention we received from Mitch Rapoport

The Abitz Family - Saugerties, New Yor
We feel so fortunate to have had Mitch recommended to us to find us our first house

The day that we met he promised to make the process easy and stress-free, and he did exactly that. Mitch was and continues to be available to us ANYTIME for ANYTHING. Even weeks after closing Mitch is answering questions and helping to repair our water heater! His background as a construction engineer shows when you are looking at a house. He looks at things that I wouldn't think to. His honesty and professionalism made us feel like members of his family. I know he would not sell us a house that was not a sound purchase for us. We have already and will continue to recommend Mitch to all of our friends and family who are buying or selling homes in the Hudson Valley.
Sara and John Marricco - Saugerties, NY
Frankly we were amazed…

we dreaded the home buying process, but somehow Mitch turned it into a very enjoyable experience… he literally took all the worries, pain, and headaches out of the transaction, eliminating every obstacle. From binder to closing, Mitch’s devotion, professionalism, and impressive expertise in real estate made it fast and effortless. If you are going to buy or sell real estate, call him, he’s the absolute best!
Richard & Dory Wysong Farm Family Insurance - Lake Katrine
We live in LA and only had two days to house hunt…

Mitch instantly put us at ease. He knew the area inside and out. He showed us houses we had found on the internet, but asked us to look at a couple he thought we might like. Wow! The house he said we’d “just love” was absolutely perfect and he helped us rapidly negotiate a deal. He was NOT what you usually expect from a real estate agent. Even after the closing he continued to offer help… Our experience with Mitch was ideal… he knows his business incredibly well. I would recommend him to my grandmother, my best friend, and I heartily recommend him to you!
Gillian Wen - Los Angeles / Saugerties
Okay, now our dreams started coming true after we had the pleasure of meeting Mitch Rapoport!!

Since we live in Dutchess County, my husband and I were totally unfamiliar with Ulster County, where we were looking for the right home to fit our investment needs. Mitch knows the whole area like the back of his hand (I swear he was the mayor in a previous life). His knowledge of the area made it so easy for us and we immediately placed our trust in him. We were so impressed with his enthusiasm, his knowledge of the real estate market and his total understanding of exactly what we were looking for. Mitch stood by our side from the beginning of the buying process right until the end, even going way above and beyond what was expected of him. I highly recommend him if you are looking to buy or sell your home, he will take you through it step-by-step and will continue to be there to answer all your questions day or night. We found a new friend in Mitch, as well as a great real estate agent!!
Steve and Karen Stroh – Kingston / Wappingers Falls, NY
After literally years of searching

we were beginning to think that we were the Diogenes couple, eternally condemned to wandering the Woodstock/Phoenicia/Ashokan circuit in search of the true home. We could find a house we wanted on land we disliked, or a house we didn’t like on land we liked, or houses we liked on land we liked but couldn’t afford. Mitch was ever-patient and ever-hopeful.
It was a long haul. We lost a deal on a property that, in retrospect, we are lucky to have lost, and a property that we both liked turned out, through a glitch, to be not for sale. We were disappointed, but it gave us further proof that Mitch had an exact bead on what we were looking for. So when Mitch called us and insisted that a property that had just come onto the market that day was definitely worth our driving up from the city, we trusted him and sped up the next day. It had so much of what we wanted plus some that we decided to take dead aim on it. Mitch’s deft negotiations helped quickly bring about an agreement and contract.
Aside from a great personal touch, Mitch has the engineering background and know-how that buyers like ourselves truly appreciate!
Walter and Phoebe Alexander / Olive, NY
We couldn’t have done it without Mitch…

"My wife and I had looked at owning a house as something that was quite a few years off. We have two young children and a new business so time and money are not plentiful. A mortgage broker we know who is also friends with Mitch insisted that it "could happen now" and Mitch was the person to help.
Two days later Mitch, who I had known for some time as a customer, shows up at my place of business and suggests that we sit down some time. I tell him I doubted we had the time or the inclination to go through the laborious task of finding that "perfect" home that would fit our budget but that maybe he should talk to my wife and she would help set some parameters. One week later he's showing us a few listings.
The beginning of this story happened five months ago. We have now lived in our fantastic house - only the third one we looked at - for three months and I'm really not sure how we got here. I do know this - we couldn't have done it without Mitch. When people talk about what a pain it is to buy a house I really laugh because we experienced none of that. Our kids have space to play, we have a great kitchen and back yard but most importantly, it's more than a house - it's a home. Thanks Mitch!"

Steve and Jill Slutzky / West Hurley
Hickory BBQ Restaurant
OUR INCREDIBLE JOURNEY WITH MITCH!!

It started on a day in October of 2005. Hal and I had been looking to down size our home for about 1 to 1-1/2 years. The endless real estate agents, the drive bys, the time..... We saw a small house in "Doorways" that we were curious as to the location. We called our real estate agent at that time and she was not available. I then called the agent listed in "Doorways". His name was Mitch Rapoport. I told him that we already had an agent with another company but were curious as to where this certain listing was located. We got chatting........I found out what I wanted to know but told him that we already had another agent. He said no problem, he was glad he could help. After that conversation, I had jotted down his name and number and stuck it in a stack of phone numbers that I never use. Long about January of 2006, 4 months later, we were still looking and very discouraged. It flashed in my mind that I had a phone number somewhere to a real estate agent that seemed helpful named...........what was that name again? I looked and there it was. Mitch at Freestyle Realty. Mentioning it to Hal, I said that "this guy" had sounded really good or that he had really "mastered" the act of a convincing agent to perfection. Hal agreed to talk to him. We set up a time on a Saturday and met Mitch

From “second-one” we knew we had found a friend, and we formed an instant bond with him. We made an offer on a house and didn’t get it because of a higher bid. The next weekend we made an offer on a house that we didn’t even go inside of;
just because Mitch said it was a wonderful house! We now own that house and it is perfect! We then had to sell our current house. Mitch is the only one who saw what we saw in it! He said that it was worth a great deal more than another real estate office and an appraiser had told us, and he was absolutely right. Within a just few days from listing it we got exactly what he said! Mitch literally changed our lives… for the better!

Mary and Harold Hults / Woodstock
…never felt pressured to go with something short of my dream...

Mitch Rapoport is a Realtor who makes the home buying process as hassle free as possible. He was always there whenever needed and available for all real estate needs. He is patient, informed, relaxed under pressure, and a true professional in all matters. It was a delight working with him and he never wavered in his support nor tired of my own personal quest regarding the specifics of what I wanted. I never felt pressured to go with something short of my dream and in the end he helped me find exactly what I hoped for.

The nice thing about writing this note of recommendation is that it is all true – he is a great Realtor that gives folks a sense that it will all be fine and work out in the end. And I never,
ever felt pressure to buy something just to make the deal.

Bonnie Diana / Lake Hill, NY
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Thanks,

"Uncle" Mitch