I started my search for an investment condo in NYC with strong broker recommendations from friends. Completely by chance, Yimin answered a website inquiry for a property and we arranged a viewing. Already, at that viewing, I could see how clearly she was grasping what I was looking for when I was unclear myself. Over the next few months, as we focused and looked more, I decided to search exclusively with her. The properties she was showing me were always closer to what I had in mind and she saved time by canceling out the inappropriate and tacky ones. As a math-challenged artist, I needed a lot of help with numbers and in figuring out the best investment in the short and long term from various aspects. Even after we found the ideal place there were various challenges: back and forth with the seller to fix the price, mortgage, attorney, tenant negotiations, etc, and every time we hit a bump, Yimin stepped up to the occasion! Her astounding patience, sensitivity, level-headed assessment of complex situations, and steadfast routing for my best interest made the whole process smooth, reassuring, and even enjoyable. I could trust her. Thank you Yimin, for your patience. I look forward to continuing our friendship.

Tara S.

We had many terrible experiences with other brokers at large well known firms (from inexperienced to outright lies to get the apartment rented, resulting in ongoing headaches & litigation) so we decided to list with Yimin due to stellar recommendations from others. Thank goodness we did so. Yimin was extremely diligent in assessing the right listing price, sending out flyers, getting professional photos taken, staging of the apartment and setting up numerous open houses. Not only was she attentive to us as the owners but also played an integral role in communicating with potential tenants as a valued intermediary. We will definitely be using her services in the future and definitely recommend her to other owners & potential tenants.

Jason E.

We are very happy that we did. Her judgment was excellent. The apartment was in a new area of the city for her, so she co-brokered with a broker from her firm who knew the area, putting our concerns over her personal concerns, as she had to share the commission. She went right to work on scheduling a photographer and then advertising for an open house. After the second open house the following Sunday, and demonstrating excellent negotiating skills, a contract has been signed by the buyer and us. The closing has also been scheduled. Yimin has an international clientele. Some of the potential buyers were from China, and she spoke to them in Mandarin. She was responsive to our concerns, fair to the buyers, worked hard, always put our interests above hers. The pricing was right. She has a broad knowledge of the field, including relevant knowledge of finance. She is very honest and ethical and was always a pleasure to work with.

Richard R.

I purchased my first home with Yimin. She was knowledgeable and patient. She made the experience fun and stress-free!

Alice H.

We (wife and I) recommend Yimin without any reservation. Our decision to sell our home was due to an unexpected relocation outside Manhattan. We were worried about selling in both a softening market and the slow season, which was fast approaching. Yimin helped us get a price above our expectations, given these market dynamics, and in half of the time that units like ours were on the market. That was impressive! I believe that the key to this successful outcome for us was pricing the unit correctly (as it should be in all cases). However, in order to do so without wasting any time, seasoned folks have to have the “nose” for the market and the raw brains for the numbers; Yimin has both. Aside from this, she made sure we were focused on our move out of the city (with a toddler) and not on the day-to-day of the sale process (we did almost nothing), keeping stress levels down; and for that, we provide this unqualified recommendation of her work.

Santiago A.

I was matched up with Yimin through making an inquiry with Douglas Elliman after a year of unsuccessful home searching with my husband. We were seemingly matched based on our search location, experience, personal requirements, and personality. When we first met her it was evident that she was a good match for us as a broker: immediately personable, serious about her work and knowledgeable of the local area, and from a similar personal background who understood our needs and desires in a home. After viewing a handful of properties with Yimin and a number of unsuccessful offers we finally found what looked to be a winner. Although we found and attended the open house by ourselves, Yimin's benefit really came to the forefront in the offering and negotiations stage. Her market knowledge helped us present a fair and suitable offer throughout the minor bidding war that ensued. Once our offer was accepted, she was thorough in helping us navigate contract negotiations. She was always contactable, always answered our questions (thoroughly researched if she did not immediately know the answer), and felt like a pillar of support at all times. In the stressful weeks leading up to closing, she went out of her way to offer support, acting as a go-between between attorneys, brokers, etc, chasing mortgage providers, and even looking after our cat during the moving process and providing the move-in cleaners! Above and beyond the call of duty - things really helped to alleviate the stress for us as first-time buyers. I would highly recommend Yimin as a purchasers broker in Brooklyn (and have done so to many of my friends) and would not hesitate to use her again in the future for any home sale or purchase.

Amy B.