“I highly recommend Esraa and Shimaa in the Anwar Group at Compass. My partner and I are first time homebuyers and thanks to them, we just closed on our first home! Esraa and Shimaa’s knowledge of NY real estate and the home buying process was so valuable to us. We purchased a co-op which is an intensive process, but not only do they know the process up and down, but they also answered every question we had and walked us through every step so we understood what to expect. They did a great job negotiating and helped us craft a good co-op application and prepped us well for the interview. They also had great recommendations for a mortgage company and lawyer and helped liaise between all parties, which was so helpful. Buying a home was super daunting for us, and Esraa and Shimaa were there throughout to ease our anxieties, but also to be real with us so we always felt prepared. Their communication, insight, and support is unmatched. Whether you’re buying your first home or your tenth, go with Esraa and Shimaa!”
“After living in New York for nearly 25 years, I had almost given up on the idea of owning my own place. I wasn't confident I could even get into this competitive market. That all changed when Shimaa Anwar contacted me after I was just casually browsing on StreetEasy. I told her about my "dream apartment," and she confidently assured me she could make it happen. Frankly, I was skeptical. But just two months after meeting with her and her associate, Evelina, I had an accepted offer on that exact dream apartment in Brooklyn—a full-service building right off Prospect Park, something I truly never thought was possible for me. Shimaa and Evelina were not just brokers; they were guides, advocates, and genuine partners. They navigated me through the daunting coop application process so seamlessly it felt effortless. The Anwar team is sincere, incredibly knowledgeable, and they truly, genuinely care about their clients. If you're looking for a real estate team that will listen, deliver, and support you every step of the way, look no further. I cannot recommend them more highly!”
“I had the pleasure of working with Shimaa Anwar and Evelina Kushnir from Compass on the purchase of my apartment in NYC, and I truly could not have asked for a better team. They were detail-oriented, thoughtful, and incredibly efficient from start to finish! What really made them stand out was how closely they listened to our needs and ideas, and how they always found a way to make things work. They made the entire process feel seamless—and as stress-free as finding a home could get! I can’t recommend the Anwar Team enough—thank you both for making this such a smooth and exciting experience! 🤩”
“We’ve purchased homes before, but never in New York City, so we were understandably a bit overwhelmed. From day one, Evelina, Shimaa, and the Compass team made us feel completely at ease. Evelina spent multiple days touring homes with us, always providing honest, insightful advice that helped guide our decisions. Once we chose our home, we felt fully supported by the entire team. They helped us understand which points were worth pushing on, and Shimaa negotiated skillfully to ensure we received a fair deal, including meaningful seller concessions. Throughout the process, they were consistently responsive and shared valuable recommendations that made a real difference. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and will definitely be working with them again if we buy in the NYC area in the future. We highly recommend the Anwar team at Compass.”
“We couldn't have asked for a better experience than we had with the Anwar Team. Shimaa and Evelina were patient & professional, did their research and went above and beyond the call of duty in helping find the property we were looking for. They helped with the on-boarding as well and the closing went as smooth as can be. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a broker.”
“The Anwar team is the best. They are there for you 24/7 Always working to succeed!”
“I can't thank Shimma and Esraa Anwar from Compass enough for helping me close on my dream apartment in Harlem, NY! From start to finish, it was an uphill battle, but their unwavering support, tenacity, and wealth of resources truly made all the difference. They pushed with me every step of the way and never gave up—even when the process got tough. I’m beyond grateful for their professionalism, patience, and determination. I look forward to working with them again when it's time to find my vacation home. Highly recommend!”
“Shimaa and Evelina were an amazing experienced team. They truly understand client services--which was helpful as a first time home buyer who didn't how stressful and complex the process can be. They were always communicative, understanding, and proactive from the first call to even after closing. In addition, they have a large network of ancillary services who were superb. I am excited to refer them to any family/friends looking to buy in the city regardless of budget.”
“Shimaa and Anna were extremely helpful, creative, professional and easy to work with. I am convinced that we wouldn't have received such a good offer for our house without them. What is even more remarkable is that they did this without publicly listing our property in NYC. Whenever we ran into potential roadblocks, they had a quick and easy solution and held my hand every step of the way. I can't imagine how much harder it would have been to go through this process with a different broker. I have been wholeheartedly recommending The Anwar team to everyone who asks and will continue to do so. THANKYOU! I also want to make special mention of the fact that we put various constraints around the marketing of our property as we weren't sure initially that we wanted to sell and hoped to keep it as private as possible. I'm sure this made Shimaa and Anna's job much harder than it needed to be but they respected our wishes at every turn and never pushed us to get in line. I will always be grateful for that!”
“Shimaa, Esraa and their whole team were absolutely exceptional in aiding and leading our search to find our perfect home, while we were mostly remote in another city. They were able to clearly dilute out what we were looking for and arrange showings quickly and efficiently. When we found exactly what we were looking for they advocated for us every step of the way. They gave great advice and guidance -- I can't recommend them enough!”