Jean L. Chou

I retained Jean to handle the sale of my co-op. The apartment took a while to find a buyer and Jean periodically checked in to see how matters were progressing. When an offer finally was accepted she was ready to go right away and worked hard to get the contract signed ASAP. The buyer's attorney w...as lax and not motivated and Jean made sure the deal was completed promptly. She explained the contract in detail to me and ensured my right were protected. When it came time for the closing she provided an excellent sheet detailing the money I would be receiving and the money to be paid out. At the closing she made me feel comfortable the whole time with what I was signing. Also she worked hard to ensure I paid the lowest possible fees for UCC filings. What I liked best about working with Jean was that she always kept in communication with me about what was going on. She replied to my emails very promptly and I never felt like I was in the dark about my deal. I would use her again in a moment.

It's hard to exaggerate just how wonderful Jean is. My husband and I recently purchased our first home, and quite frankly had little idea of what we were doing, or what to expect. New York real estate is a nightmare to navigate, especially when buying into a co-op (which we did). Even during the ...most stressful times, Jean was excellent, level-headed, and hugely helpful. She was incredibly patient with our inexperience, and went above and beyond the call of duty to get us to our closing. We simply could not have done this without her. It is with great pleasure that recommend her, and look so forward to working with her again in the future.

Jean was excellent to work with. I am a first-time home buyer and had a lot of questions about the overall process. She happily answered all of my questions and was quick to respond. She met with me several times to go over all of the required documentation, and she was very responsive to my thoug...hts on the contracts we drafted and signed.

We used Jean for two different real estate transactions in the past year. The first one fell through while in contract for contractually acceptable reasons but the seller became very difficult, unresponsive, and unwilling to return the down payment. We came to rely on Jean for guidance as we sued to... retrieve our down payment. The process was tricky, stressful, and confusing. Jean was patient with us at all times, and gave clear advice. Her diligent follow through and organization skills were instrumental in us finally receiving the down payment in full without resorting to court. Jean then helped us with our next transaction which was to purchase a place that was being renovated. This was yet another sale that was not straightforward, but Jean showed great understanding of what this contract needed and fought for us the entire way. Our interactions with Jean were so positive we fully plan on inviting her to our house warming party!

Jean is extraordinary. It is inconceivable to me that there is any better choice than Jean. From the start, Jean was clear, concise, and proactive. Whenever I wanted to discuss something, she was highly responsive and patient. She also provided thorough counsel. When I ran into difficulties with ...a slow-moving condo board, she didn't miss a beat, stepped up and coached me while also coordinating with my real estate agent, and went way beyond what I had any right to expect. Though I've sold and bought properties before, I'm no expert. With Jean's advice and coaching, though, I understood everything and had what I needed to make good decisions--on legal matters and beyond. As most high performers are, Jean is also backed by an excellent team. Just like Jean, they are both friendly and extremely professional. Also like Jean, they are proactive and keep every commitment. I didn't have to worry about anything. In my lifetime, I've had now four closings. I know the difference between adequate and excellent. Jean is excellent.