The Capital Region Team at Compass

Fantastic experience: Alex and Ben are amazing to work with! They made our first experience a breeze with answering all of our questions, communicating efficiently, paying attention to detail and knowing our contractual rights! Their knowledge is outstanding! We cannot thank Alex and Ben enough for their hard work and dedication in helping us find our first home!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience working with Alex and his team. He was super helpful and assisted me in closing on my first ever home

Fantastic experience: We recently had the absolute pleasure of working with Alex to sell our Queensbury townhouse! Alex was knowledgeable, supportive, adaptive and honest! Anyone that has sold or bought a home knows the agent is the nucleus of your sanity and success! Alex did an amazing job of taking the reins on things as needed and then just calmly advising on others. Exactly what we wanted and appreciated! It was our pleasure making an acquaintance with Alex and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for an outstanding buying or selling experience!!

Fantastic experience: I appreciate Alex so much for being patient with me through all my picky and many house hunting options. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Ben for coming with me to so many house hunting. I finally have my first house because of you too! Highly recommend them!!! Thank you to both of you!

Fantastic experience: Monika has proven time and again in a very short time span this summer that she is the best in this business. She remained available morning, afternoon and evenings via text, emails and calls throughout our transaction all the way up to thr closing .. She showed up when others didn't, made sure she had coverage to meet us when she traveled out of town plus solved simple to complicated Real Estate issues with direction, ease & intelligence.. For any and all Real Estate listings, transactions etc. Monika is absolutely grrater then fantastic.

Fantastic experience: Alex and team were phenomenal with the entire process from marketing to close. We were out of the area for the last portion of the selling process and they were able to help us out with all the small odds and ends that are typical of any sale. You wont regret choosing Alex!

Fantastic experience: Monika and Ben are the best! They helped my boyfriend and I find the perfect home for us. Highly recommend them both, they made it easy and a smooth process for us. They were both awesome!!

Fantastic experience: Alex was a pleasure to work with buying my first house. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a real estate agent

Fantastic experience: Alex was absolutely amazing to work with! Our moving situation was stressful and constantly changing and Alex ensured he had our best interest in mind throughout the whole process. He was so easy to communicate with, which is the most important quality I need in a realtor. Thank you, Alex, for helping us find our home!!

Fantastic experience: Alex Cooley was great to work with throughout the entire process. He was always responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to answer any questions we had. He made everything easy to understand and helped make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. I highly recommend Alex to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He genuinely cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to help them achieve their goals.

Fantastic experience: Working with Alex was truly one of the best decisions we made during our home buying process. His knowledge of VA home loans was incredible, and it made a huge difference in helping us navigate everything with confidence. He was extremely patient with us and took the time to answer every single question we had without ever making us feel rushed or pressured. No matter when we reached out, he was always quick to respond, which made the entire process so much less stressful. What really stood out was that Alex always had our best interest in mind. We trusted his guidance completely, and he consistently led us in the right direction so we could make informed and confident decisions. We always felt like we were in good hands from start to finish. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely trustworthy agent, especially if you are using a VA loan, I cannot recommend Alex enough.

Fantastic experience: Alex is fantastic to work with—personable, knowledgeable, and fully committed to making the process seamless. In such a saturated real estate market, he truly stands out as someone you can trust. He stays on top of industry changes, is honest even when conversations aren’t easy, and handles challenges with professionalism and ease. We experienced an unexpected issue that was completely outside his control, and he guided us through it effortlessly. If you want someone who keeps things moving, offers excellent recommendations, and has a strong network behind him, Alex is the one to choose.

Fantastic experience: Alex was great to deal with, he was incredibly diligent, communicated well, dealt with the hurdles of selling our house well and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: It was a complete pleasure working with Alex on the sale of our home. He guided us the whole way to make the process feel much easier than we expected it would be. We would do business again. Thank you Alex and Compass.

Fantastic experience: Alex Cooley is THE BEST! Hands down! He guided us through the selling process of our multifamily and got us the best offers, we were able to choose from several. He is kind, super easy to work with and a true gentleman. We had the best experience and I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: We cannot say enough great things about Alex and his team. We moved here from Michigan about a year ago after selling our house and the home buying process was drastically different. Alex made it incredibly easy for us and worked tirelessly to help us find our dream home! We couldn’t be more thankful. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Alex was awesome. As first time home buyers, he guided us every step of the way. Was extremely knowledgeable, and a very keen eye with evaluating homes. He also previously helped my mom and dad purchase a home within the last couple years, and they had nothing but great things to share about him. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any Individual or family looking to purchase a home.

Fantastic experience: Alex & Ben were very thorough and assisted us all the way to closing. Very easy to communicate. Very organized and efficient.

Fantastic experience: Alex was very responsive and listened to our needs. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for their perfect home.

Fantastic experience: Alex did an excellent job helping us on our long search to purchase a home and then sell our home!

Fantastic experience: I was referred to Alex Cooley by another real estate agent who thought we’d be a better fit since I was just starting out building my real estate portfolio. At the time, I didn’t have a large budget for my first multi-family property, but Alex was patient and showed me plenty of options until we found the right one. Since then, he’s helped us purchase multiple properties including our personal home. Alex is easy-going, down-to-earth, and genuinely great to work with. We plan to continue growing our portfolio and will definitely be using him again in the future.

Fantastic experience: “Alex Cooley helped us find the perfect home for our growing family in the neighborhood we’d always dreamed of. His expert guidance through a stressful multiple-offer situation was truly invaluable and ultimately helped us secure our forever home. We’re so grateful for Alex’s professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care, which made the entire process seamless and enjoyable.”

Fantastic experience: Alex Cooley was an incredible help during the sale of my home. He was always a text or phone call away with fantastic response times! He genuinely cares about his clients and their home selling/buying experience. The intelligence and expertise he has in the real estate business is unmatched. He treats you like family!! I highly recommend utilizing his services if you’re in the market for a new home or looking to sell!

Fantastic experience: Alex was incredible to work with. He made us feel confident knowing we had someone with his knowledge and experience in our corner. He led us through a multiple offer bidding war and his advice was spot on the entire time. Even though we know he is busy we always felt like his #1 priority. He beat us to every follow up needed and I honestly can’t say enough about how helpful he was throughout the process.

Fantastic experience: We had an amazing experience working with Alex to buy our very first home! Moving back to New York from out of state was a big transition, but Alex made the entire process feel manageable and smooth. Since we were house hunting from a distance, Alex did FaceTime tours and gave us clear, honest walk-throughs that helped us make confident decisions. He was always quick to respond and kept us informed every step of the way—his communication was excellent! Even when challenges came up during closing, Alex stayed calm, positive, and incredibly reassuring. We trusted him completely throughout the process. He was knowledgeable about the market, gave thoughtful advice, and truly had our best interests at heart. We’re so grateful to have had Alex on our side for such an important purchase. If you’re buying a home—especially from a distance—you can absolutely count on Alex to guide you with integrity and care!

Fantastic experience: Alex was a pleasure to work with from start to finish in selling our two-family rental property. He was very knowledgeable, highly responsive, and actively involved throughout the entire process, while always putting our best interests first. We highly recommend him and would not hesitate to use him in the future. Randy and Risa Craven

Fantastic experience: Just closed on our home yesterday! Alex also helped us sell our prior home and was right along with us through this whole process, and at times it seemed forever! We appreciated everything Alex and his team did for us and he always recommended great people for the inspections and anything else we needed to address! He was very helpful in communicating with the sellers agent and getting things done! He is very personable and also a dog lover which is a plus in my book any day! Thank you Alex and the Compass team!! ♥️♥️

Fantastic experience: We recently just bought our dream home and also listed our townhome for sale with Monika. She is personable, professional, and is an expert in this market. We had a lot of competition with 8 other offers on the house we were buying and thanks to her knowledge, and expertise, we were able to make the most competitive offer. When we were selling our townhome, she was extremely thorough in her analysis of the market and had amazing professional photos taken which got us multiple offers in the first weekend of listing. Monika is always available for our texts and phone calls and any questions we had during the entire process which made everything so smooth and easy. Monika really goes above and beyond for her clients and I cannot recommend her enough!!

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Alex Cooley's excellent communication and support, we had a smooth and issue-free experience landing our new house.

Fantastic experience: We recently listed my parent's home with Alex Cooley. Since all three of us sisters live out of State (one out of the country) Alex made the entire process a breeze. He acted with extreme professionalism and sensitivity in selling the home my family owned for 68 years. He was extremely helpful in coordinating contractors, inspectors and cleaning help since we are all out of town. His advice was spot on for pricing and he secured multiple offers over asking price one the first day of listing. We could not have asked for a better outcome for ending this chapter of our lives. We are grateful for his knowledge and guidance through this process. Kudos to Alex!

Fantastic experience: My two sisters and I had the pleasure of working with Alex to help us with the sale of our childhood home. This home was in our family for 68 years, so it was a very emotional experience for us after we inherited it from our dad. Plus to add to it all none of us lived in the area anymore so having Alex there took much of the stress off us. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and guided us every step of the way to make the process as smooth as possible. He always had a recommendation for a service professional when needed and went above and beyond to make sure everything was done in a timely manner. I highly recommend Alex Cooley for your real estate needs, he is the best!!

Fantastic experience: We were very fortunate to have a friend recommend Alex Cooley and will not hesitate to refer our friends and family to him. Alex always exceeded our expectations in every aspect of our interaction with him. Because we were looking for a home prior to moving to the area, it was challenging to look long distance. Alex offered to virtually tour several homes for us. His advise and insight was always accurate and appreciated. Whenever we had a question, or a property we wanted to inquire about, his responses were always very prompt. I highly recommend Alex because of his expertise and professionalism. His common sense and intuitiveness were invaluable in our search. If we have a need for his services in the future, we will definitely contact Alex.

Fantastic experience: We recently listed our home with Monika Cronin and had an amazing experience working with her. We have moved several times over the years and have never had an agent as professional, experienced, and personable as Monika. She was extremely thorough in her market analysis of our home which resulted in many offers and a quick sale. Her negotiating skills are exceptional and we received an amazing offer. She was always on time for phone and in person appointments and returned our calls or emails expeditiously. Monika is also great at marketing! She had our home inspected before we even listed and she had professional photos taken that really captured it’s warmth and beauty. We cannot recommend Monika Cronin enough. She goes above and beyond!

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough good things about my experience working with Alex. Finding the right home—especially an affordable one that checks all the boxes—can be stressful, but he made the process smooth and even enjoyable. The home I ended up with is exactly what I was looking for, and I have him to thank for that. His patience was unmatched, never rushing me or pushing me into something that didn’t feel right. His knowledge of the market and keen eye for details gave me the confidence that I was making the right choice. Beyond just finding the home, he connected me with trusted professionals to help with the rest of the process, which was a game-changer. If you’re looking for a real estate broker who is sharp, reliable, and genuinely invested in your best interest, Alex is the one. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Alex was really fantastic. He always watched out for our interests and advocated for us, was present at every meeting, gave us great advice about various things, and just was overall wonderful. And as first time home buyers, he was very reassuring and understanding through the whole process. Very glad we decided to work with him, made it so much better.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Monica Cronin from Compass in Saratoga Springs highly enough! From start to finish, Monica made the process of finding my dream home seamless and enjoyable. Her expertise in the local market, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients truly set her apart. Monica took the time to understand my needs and preferences, showing me homes that perfectly matched what I was looking for. She was always available to answer my questions, provide insights, and guide me through every step of the journey. Her professionalism and negotiation skills ensured I got the best deal possible. Thanks to Monica, I am now living in the home of my dreams, and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated, Monica Cronin is the one to call!

Fantastic experience: Alex Cooley & the Compass Team were recommended by a friend. Alex is an expert at listing and marketing homes in the Capital District Region. Alex went above and beyond for us, as we were remote. He recommended and met with contractors, and was a great communicator. I highly recommend. TY Alex!

Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of working with Alex Cooley to buy our home, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From start to finish, Alex demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to making the process as smooth as possible. What sets Alex apart is his attention to detail and genuine care for their clients. He took the time to understand our needs and preferences, ensuring every property we viewed aligned with what we were looking for. His market knowledge is second to none, and provided valuable insights that helped us make informed decisions at every step. Alex was always available to answer our questions and provide updates. His negotiation skills were outstanding, securing a fantastic deal while keeping our best interests at heart. If you’re looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and trustworthy realtor, look no further than Alex Cooley.

Fantastic experience: Alex was excellent in every way with the sale of our home. Great communicator, easy to work with, personable and informative. I’d trust him again and recommend him to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I used Alex Cooley as my agent, and he's incredible. I've used him twice, buying and selling the same home 3 years later. When I bought, I did it almost completely remotely! He's super knowledgeable and I can personally attest that he's the perfect choice for any of your real estate needs!

Fantastic experience: We had a really great experience working with Alex Cooley at Compass. Alex was incredibly helpful through every step of the process to buy a new home, and he helped us connect with a lot of great resources in the community.

Fantastic experience: Alex and the Northway Compass team made buying our home a positive experience that exceeded our expectations! He is knowledgable about the area, and was open and understanding of our needs, interests and hopes. Alex has a superb network of professionals who helped us make informed decisions, and his entire Compass team was kind and supportive every step of the way. Alex is a wise negotiator and all of us, buyers and sellers, were delighted at the closing. Thank you, Alex, and your “dream team!"

Fantastic experience: Monika helped me purchase my first home, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! From start to finish, she was incredibly responsive, ensuring I fully understood every step of the process. She made what could have been a stressful situation smooth and easy. I absolutely love my new home and the neighborhood. Monika’s expertise and dedication truly stood out, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch realtor. She was excellent!

Fantastic experience: Monika C. was an amazing realtor and supported us throughout our house search process! She kept a mental note of what we were looking for and by 2nd-3rd house visit she would say “yes…this is what you’re looking for…this is not what you’re looking for…? She was communicatie, honest, respectable, and followed through on many requests. I would recommend Northway Team at Compass! Take the leap!

Fantastic experience: Alex once again made our home buying experience outstanding! He goes above and beyond on every level from excellent communication to having our best interests in mind always. You need to use Alex for your house purchase as I can guarantee it will be a stress free and highly positive experience!!

Fantastic experience: Alex and the Northway Compass team we outstanding. We were so lucky to have Alex help us buy our first home.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Alex . Alex took the time to answered all questions we had immediately and calmed are nerves when needed. We feel Alex went above and beyond . Excellent young man to have as our realtor, if you want the best - get Alex. Thank you!!

Fantastic experience: Alex helped guide us in our most recent relocation and home search. We knew nothing of the area in which we were moving and Alex’s expertise and experience were invaluable. He introduced us to the area and helped us narrow down the best options for our family. We would have been lost without Alex’s help and expansive knowledge of the region. We found our new, dream home within a few months. Alex’s fantastic negotiating skills during the entire closing process were the main reason it went by so quickly and seamlessly. We now own the home of our dreams, in a new and exciting area, and we truly have Alex to thank for it!

Fantastic experience: Monika was amazing. Always there whenever I had questions. I would give her 10 stars if possible.

Fantastic experience: Alex went above and beyond when it came to finding me a home. If it wasn't a good fit, he let me know. Had a great understanding of the VA loan process, which was incredibly helpful. 11/10 would recommend.

Fantastic experience: It was great working with Alex for our home purchase. He took the time to understand our interests and our timing and helped us find a great place that suits us really well.. He is very knowledgeable in local market prices and was very helpful in developing our offers. Alex worked with us through the home inspections, walk throughs, and closing. He stayed on top of all the details throughout. I would recommend Alex for anyone looking to buy or sell home.

Fantastic experience: Alex was truly a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable, motivated, caring, efficient, and his work ethic is unparalleled. Alex helped us find exactly what we were looking for in a relatively short period of time and we could not be more pleased. My husband and I highly recommend Alex based on his thorough understanding of the real estate industry and the current market. Throughout the process, we felt Alex had our best interests at heart. He was patient with our endless questions and has a terrific sense of humor. Please seek out Alex for all your real estate needs…you will not regret it! Thank you, Alex!

Fantastic experience: Great team!

Fantastic experience: My fiancé and I were first time home owners and Alex really made the process so easy and smooth for us. He helped us every step of the way and he made sure we ended up in the home that was best for us. He was also extremely knowledgeable about every home we’ve looked at. I honestly don’t think we’d be in our perfect home right now if we didn’t have him as our realtor. Hands down the best there is and I can’t thank him enough for all he’s done for us!

Fantastic experience: As a first time home buyer- Monika exceeded any and all expectations we had going into this. She streamlined everything by guiding us in every step of the way, especially thru her personal recommendations (inspectors, loan officers, attorneys, etc.) Monika was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to have by our side. I will 100% always recommend Monika to anyone looking to buy a home. We cannot thank Monika enough!

Fantastic experience: Our house buying journey was nothing short of easy but Alex made the experience so much more enjoyable than we could have ever imagined. Between being extremely knowledgeable about issues that were wrong with homes to cracking jokes to make light of the struggle that buying a home in this market brought, he was amazing. On top of being a personable realtor, he was able to relate to us on so many levels and validated us throughout our journey, even at times when we were ready to call it quits. Alex would check in and make sure we were doing okay and would constantly send updates and new homes that just hit the market. If you’re looking for a sign to give him a call, make this it. I’m grateful that we own our beautiful home thanks to Alex!

Fantastic experience: Very smooth purchase process. It helped greatly that Monica explained everything along the way. Thank you again.

Fantastic experience: Alex is an outstanding realtor. Not only is he a consummate professional, but he also has the most warm and friendly demeanor. We felt completely comfortable in his hands as he guided us through our search. He was extremely patient. His knowledge about homes and their integrity put us at ease and we knew we could trust every recommendation. He helped us to find our forever home and sell our current home without a hitch. We are truly thankful for Alex and would highly recommend him to anyone searching for a home.

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough praises for the Northway team. Especially Alex and Melissa for all they did for us to get us into our home. I highly recommend anyone looking for a home or selling a home to reach out to them.

Fantastic experience: Love working with Alex Cooley. He has diligently lead my family through both buying and selling our homes. He offered great guidance throughout. He educated us on what to expect and kept us informed. Very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. Will definitely use him again in the future.

Fantastic experience: My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Alex as our realtor for the past year or so, and we cannot recommend him enough. From the moment we started searching for our dream home, Alex stood out as an exceptional realtor who truly went above and beyond for us. One of the most impressive qualities about Alex was his extensive knowledge and transparency throughout the entire process. He had a deep understanding of the local market and was able to provide us with invaluable insights and recommendations. He took the time to explain each step of the home-buying process, ensuring that we felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. Alex's honesty and transparency gave us immense confidence in his abilities as a realtor. In addition to his expertise, Alex's friendly and approachable demeanor made the home-buying experience enjoyable. He was always available to answer our questions, no matter how big or small, and made us feel like our happiness and satisfaction were his top priorities. At the start of our home buying journey, we were still living out of state and Alex was incredibly accommodating and patient with us as we searched the market virtually. Alex took the time to understand our preferences, needs, and concerns, tailoring his services to meet our specific requirements. He was patient and never rushed us into making decisions, always putting our best interests first. One area where Alex truly shined was in his support and assistance with the VA Loan process. My husband is a military veteran, and we were navigating unfamiliar territory. Alex was there every step of the way to guide us through the intricacies of this process. He had a deep understanding of the requirements and intricacies of the VA Loan, and his expertise was invaluable. We felt confident that we were in good hands, and Alex's dedication and attention to detail made the entire process smoother and less stressful. Throughout our journey, Alex consistently made us feel valued as clients. He never hesitated to go the extra mile for us, whether it was scheduling multiple showings on short notice or negotiating on our behalf. His dedication to our satisfaction was evident, and we felt incredibly lucky to have him by our side throughout the process. We wholeheartedly recommend Alex as a realtor. His impressive knowledge, transparency, friendliness, and availability allowed us to navigate the home-buying process with confidence. We genuinely felt that he had our best interests at heart and always had our backs. If you are looking for a realtor who will provide exceptional service and support, look no further than Alex.

Fantastic experience: Highly likely to recommend|5.0 4/19/2024 - n2jve Bought a home in 2024. Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills Alex went above and beyond helping us out through this whole process for a first time home buyer. Very pleasent and down to earth kind of guy . I would highly recommend him for and of your real estate needs. I will be using him again on our next adventure. Thanks Alex. Your the Man!!!!!!! Mike and Stacey Alecksynas

Fantastic experience: Alex Cooley was my realtor and he was very responsive. He let us ask questions at all hours and was very knowledgeable about the whole process. As a first time homebuyer everyone was so kind and helpful.

Fantastic experience: We will highly recommend Alex to everyone!!! He is the best, hands down! If we could give him infinite stars we would. He is extremely intelligent, he listens and truly gets to know you and your needs, he knows the market insanely well and he gives excellent advice! As first time home buyers with a billion questions, he was patient, helpful and available when we need him and quick to respond no matter the day or time. He helped us through the entire process and even recommended great inspectors and lenders. We couldn’t be happier. He found us our dream home and made the process easy and fun. Thank you Alex!!!!!!

Fantastic experience: We had the pleasure of working with Alex and cannot recommend him highly enough! From the moment we started our home search, he demonstrated exceptional professionalism and deep knowledge of the local market. His responsiveness was outstanding; he promptly answered all our questions and guided us through every step of the process. Alex truly listened to our needs and preferences, ensuring that every property we viewed aligned with our criteria. When it came time to make an offer, his negotiation skills were impressive, resulting in a successful outcome that we were thrilled with. Beyond his expertise, Alex was a pleasure to work with. His friendly demeanor and genuine enthusiasm made what can be a stressful process surprisingly enjoyable. We felt supported and well-informed throughout, thanks to his clear communication and proactive approach. If you're looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and personable realtor who will go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction, you don't need search any further. He exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are grateful for his guidance in finding our perfect home. We also utilized the VA loan and we were grateful with his in-depth familiarity with its requirements and process.

Fantastic experience: We have worked with Alex many times over the years. He has helped us purchase our own personal home, as well as some investment properties. He is always incredibly responsive and willing to assist where he can. We are thankful for his dedication to his clients and the work he puts in to get a sale done. We highly recommend Alex and will definitely be working with him again in the future. Thanks Alex!!!