"I'm a big fan of your service, Kirby. Thank you for finding my beautiful apartment and helping me get it for so much less!" -Melissa Barry
"For a person who has moved 20 or more times this is the best service I have ever received. Kirby, you found me a great apartment in one day, got me a great landlord, and saved me thousands of dollars in broker fees. Thank you." -Larry Zigerelli, Chairman and CEO Levitz Furniture
"I just signed the lease, and I am ecstatic! The tips and helpful information you provided and the assistance in locating apartments helped me focus my efforts so I could get through the difficult of process of renting in New York efficiently. Having you help me was great. Thanks again Kirby!” Ryan O’Neill, attorney at law.
"What can I say about Kirby Sommers service - I think the fact that the people at the apartment management company kept asking me how I found out about the rental when apparently it's availability had not been released to realty companies - says it all!" Nancy Maldonado
"I have rented apartments in Manhattan and moved at least 6 times. It was always stressful which is why I decided to give Kirby's AptStar handholding service a try. I received much more than apartment listings ---- although am happy to say I got information on apartments that were completely new and not advertised anywhere. The guidance Kirby provided along with the reassurances I received just at the right time is where I feel I got the most value. A renter needs someone like Kirby who is 100% on my side." -Tim L.
“The service Kirby Sommers offers is a great secret weapon for anyone to have when looking for a place to rent in New York City. She's a great ally to have in a market that can be very competitive and frustrating.” Leroy Tellez
I am happy I found Kirby. She not only helped me find a Manhattan apartment within my strict budget, but also she made sure that it had a good history and a stellar landlord who respects their tenants. I have not met anyone else that provides such an honest and excellent service. I have lived in NYC for 4 years, moved 3 times, and I've used most options available for an apartment-search in NYC; I've searched craigslist.org, dealt with many inefficient and greedy brokers and paid fees, & I've even used the reputable apartment-listing service at my university (Columbia University). After many disappointments, I found Kirby. Although I was skeptical at first, I gave her a try. Boy, am I glad that I did! She is the real deal. My only regret is that I did not find her sooner when I first moved to NYC because it would have saved me from all of the anxiety, wasted time, and extra fees." -Erik Noble, Research Scientist, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Columbia University, PhD Candidate
"We had a really good experience with Kirby's hand-holding service. Our time frame was very tight, so Kirby did a lot of checking in a hurry to give us a list of apartments in the area we requested. In a single day of looking we saw a number of apartments and ended the day with a confirmed rental. She was really a life-saver and gave us valuable information and advice. This was our second time using Kirby and if we need another apartment she will be our first call. RECOMMENDED!" -Carl Osborne
"5 words I would use to describe Kirby Sommers...A Woman of Her Word! I have recently moved over from Ireland and was quite panicked about the idea of finding an apartment inside the first five days. I accidentally stumbled upon Kirby and her AptStar handholding service. From the moment I first spoke with her she ensured me up front that I had nothing to worry about. She guaranteed that if we worked together I would find a nice place within a matter of days. I am pleased (and relieved) to say that Kirby was right and within three days of arriving I had the lease signed for my new apartment!" -Ian Fogarty
FROM AN EMAIL: “I already told a bunch of people about you. A lot of people I know use brokers and would save a lot of money with you, and the ones who don't because it's too expensive would probably be fine with $500 (like you've heard, you're almost too good to be true). I'm glad you got to hear the excitement, what you do is incredible and obviously the effects are long-lasting. Thanks so much!” -Rae Bennington
