• As first time buyers, we had a steep learning curve and Arlena was helpful and generous with her time and knowledge, making sure we understood all the real estate jargon and that we were well-equipped to make competitive offers.

    Arlena helped us find our ideal upstate home with the ease, confidence, and "bedside manner" of a total pro. She has a deep understanding of the area and was able to point us in the right direction in terms of helping us find the right location and type of home for us. She was always eager to share her design expertise and renovation knowledge, too, which was helpful while visiting homes that weren't quite turnkey. We loved that she could see what homes COULD be, as opposed to what was right in front of us. Even after we closed, she was ready with a list of vendors and contractors who might be able to help us get settled in our new home. We'd recommend Arlena in a heartbeat!

    Max & Jess, Kerhonkson

  • Being a remote buyer has its challenges and you rely heavily on the local agent to be your eyes and ears on the ground, especially being new to the area.

    I reached out to Arlena to assist me in purchasing a home in the area while living overseas. I had complete trust in Arlena to guide me through the process. I knew she understood my needs and saw my vision. So when she visited a property and said this is the one, I knew it had to be! She confidently guided me through the purchasing process from beginning to end. Now being settled in the new home, it is more perfect than I could have imagined. I am very grateful for Arlena and her wonderful contacts to help get me here.

    Alicia, Durham

  • Arlena was an absolute dream to work with. We recommend her 100%!

    Purchasing real estate is stressful—especially in this market. Working with an agent that knows the market and can advise when questions come up makes all the difference. She is also well connected and put us in touch with a lawyer and a loan company that got the job done. After we closed she connected us with a contractor that was fair in price and does great work. If you work with Arlena, you won’t be disappointed.

    Angeline & Ashley, Shokan

  • For a Brooklyn-based couple buying their first property upstate it was the perfect fit.

    Arlena guided us through the buying process from start to finish! She completely understood our motivations for buying and what we are looking for, and therefore was able to proactively suggest listings we hadn't seen. Arlena arranged tours and recommended solicitors, surveyors and all the fun local hospitality spots as well. She is super tapped in to the Hudson Valley / Catskills world, a marketing expert and we can't recommend her more.

    Richard & Christian, Woodstock

  • We feel extremely lucky to have worked with Arlena. We are first time home buyers, but she made the process very simple and stress free.

    She understood exactly what we were looking for and didn't push us to settle for something else. When we did find our dream house, she was quick and professional, expertly helping us through each step in the process. Arlena helped contextualize our home's quirks and understand the relative importance of all our concerns. For larger imagined projects, she helped us talk through our vision and estimate costs. Arlena has an extensive knowledge of the area, which was truly invaluable. When we needed recommendations for other professional help, from lawyers, inspectors, contractors, she gave us several great options to choose from. We can't recommend her highly enough!

    Derek & Julia, Kingston

  • Even though we did not have a specific timeline to buy, Arlena worked with us in a pressure free way and gave us the space and time to figure out what we wanted to do.

    We never felt pressured or in a hurry, and it made the experience pleasant from the jump. She was easy to work with and really helped us get to know the area and the professionals we needed through the buying process and beyond. We found a great home and couldn't be happier!

    Bruce & Natasha, Chichester

  • From start to finish, she provided exceptional service and guidance that ultimately led to a successful sale well above an already optimistic asking price.

    I am thrilled to share my positive experience working with Arlena for the sale of my land in West Shokan. Arlena was knowledgeable, professional, and communicative throughout the entire process. Her attention to detail was evident in the way she marketed the property, utilizing high-quality photos, well writen sales copy, and expansive social media outreach. Her negotiation skills were also impressive, as they were able to secure a final sale price that exceeded my already high expectations.

    I truly felt that she had my best interests in mind and worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. In addition to her expertise, Arlena was also a pleasure to work with. She was friendly, responsive, and always available to answer any questions I had throughout the process. Her professionalism and dedication to her clients truly set her apart. Overall, I cannot recommend Arlena enough. If you’re in need of a knowledgeable and reliable real estate agent who’s going to go the extra mile to ensure a successful transaction, she’s the perfect choice.

    Scott, West Shokan

  • Arlena is everything you could hope for in an agent.

    She is super responsive, has a deep understanding of local trends, and a friendly, low- pressure style that made the entire process as stress free as it could possibly be. My husband and I fully renovated our house before listing it and Arlena gave us great advice on everything from market value to finishes that would make the property pop. She was on top of every detail and we never had to worry if things were getting done the right way. Arlena was a total pro from start to finish and I would recommend her with absolute confidence!

    Ryan & Lila, Neversink

  • Our place went a year on the market with basically no interest. And then we met Arlena.

    So, imagine a property - 20 acres or so, old farmhouse (fully modernized), guest house, barns and outbuildings, fields, woods and pastures…with a small creek as its border.  Now imagine that it’s been kept in the family and hasn’t been on the open market in 80 years. Dream come true? Agent’s challenge Right.

    Arlena came through in every way. Great communication and calm, supportive advice. We are lucky to have found her and glad to have had her help. We’ll recommend her with no reservation at all.

    Chris & Kathy, Schoharie

  • I had no experience selling a house.

    Arlena patiently lead me through each step of the process. Her pleasant personality made a stressful situation much more relaxed. Her strategy for selling the house worked like a charm! We had many showings and many offers. Arlena is a knowledgeable and well respected agent. I recommend her without reservation. She is a delight to work with! Thank you Arlena.

    Patricia, Port Ewen