Properties by Southern

Fantastic experience: Shaye Lastra was great to work with for my condo purchase. She was referred to me by a realtor I work with in a different market. Shea is very knowledgeable of the Hoboken and Jersey City condo market and knows all of the nuances of the various large condo buildings. We toured countless properties and she never tired of dealing with evolving wants and desires. I’m thankful I was referred to Shaye and highly recommend anyone who is looking in the Hoboken and JC area to give Shaye a call.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Shaye and Properties by Southern to buy my condo and I cannot say enough good things about the experience. Truly the most professional realtors in the business. They are there to guide you every step of the way and provide exceptional advice and customer service. I highly recommend working with Shaye and Properties by Southern.

Fantastic experience: Patrick is one of the most knowledgeable agents I have come across and his advice and knowledge was instrumental in ensuring our condo was positioned well in the market to meet our timelines and price goals. Patrick, Erika, and the rest of the team provided continuous communication thru out the process and we felt in good hands the entire time. If you are looking to sell or buy in Hudson county then there is no one better than Patrick and his team.

Fantastic experience: Patrick and his team are simply the best! For years they have helped me navigate the Jersey City market, to rent and sell properties. I highly recommend them for any of your real estate needs!!

Fantastic experience: I had been speaking to Patrick for many years about the real estate market in general and Jersey City in particular. When it was my time to sell, I knew that Patrick Southern would have my best interests in mind. It was not a simple process, but Patrick and his team made the transition as painless as possible for me. I would highly recommend Properties by Southern for your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: Patrick and his team are the best. Professional in their approach but more importantly great people. Patrick really wanted to understand our goals and expectations. Based upon these conversations, he provided data to show us if these goals and expectations were too lofty, just right or too low. Based upon his deep experience and knowledge in Hudson County real estate, he provided us insight on the type of buyer, timing of listing, potential realistic timing of sale, and his thoughts on interest rates and election year sales. You get well informed by Patrick and his team which makes the process easier and provides confidence in selling the property. I would highly recommend Patrick and his team to any buyer or seller.

Fantastic experience: I’ve known Shaye and Patrick Southern for over 10 years, and they’ve helped us both buy and sell properties in Hoboken. If you’re looking for a local realtor, you won’t find anyone better. They were originally referred to me by a friend who also lives in Hoboken, and I’m so glad they were. Shaye and Patrick are deeply knowledgeable, highly experienced, and truly local experts. They take care of every detail with professionalism and care. I highly recommend them without hesitation!

Negative experience: Highest recommendation to avoid. EDIT: Since the owner replied to me, allow me to retort. I had the displeasure of dealing with them on the buy side on one of their listings. ADDITIONAL EDIT: I never suggested that you worked for me. I am not a coward. I posted my opinion. Your response shows everything people need to know about you. If you would like to keep responding, feel free to do so. I will be happy to do so as well.

Fantastic experience: We had an incredible experience working with Patrick Southern, Shaye Lastra, Mandi DeGennaro and the team! From start to finish, they were highly responsive, always available to answer our questions and guide us through every step of the process. Their expertise in the market was evident, providing us with invaluable insights that helped us make informed decisions. Beyond their knowledge, the level of support we received was truly exceptional—they made what could have been a stressful process feel seamless and even enjoyable. If you’re looking for a dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable real estate team, we highly recommend Patrick Southern and his team!

Fantastic experience: Let’s face it business is a blood sport, and the real estate game is often the bloodiest of them all! More importantly a real estate transaction whether as a buyer or a seller is typically the largest financial transaction most of us will be party too in our lives. This is why having the right real estate agent is the most important aspect of buying or selling property. The best agents will not only help you find the right property or buyer that suits your needs, but they will smartly advise you about the value, location, marketing and other key areas of concern to make sure your real estate decision is the right one. Patrick Southern is one such incredible agent! His knowledge and insight about the area is second to none which provides a great advantage to anyone who avails themselves of his services. In my case my property was unique, and the proposed deal structure was immensely complex, and he assisted me along with all relevant parties to navigate the process whereby everyone was able to come out from the experience very satisfied. He did this at great cost to his own personal financial gain just so that the deal could get done. In my experience that’s unheard of but it’s what makes him a great advocate for any seller or a buyer. He possesses the highest personal and professional integrity to make the process a win/win for all involved. I consider him the best real estate agent I’ve had the good fortune to work with and I’m sure you will too!

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Patrick enough! From the very beginning, he was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, going above and beyond what I expected. His expertise in Jersey City’s real estate market, especially with brownstones, was invaluable throughout the process. Patrick gave thoughtful recommendations for my renovation plans, providing a fresh perspective while respecting my vision, and never once pressured me to sell. When I decided to explore selling, he very quickly found a serious buyer and guided me through every step of the process with professionalism and patience. Ultimately, I chose not to sell, and instead of being frustrated or dismissive, Patrick supported my decision wholeheartedly. If you’re looking for a realtor with deep knowledge of the Jersey City market and the unique characteristics of brownstones, and who truly listens, understands your needs, and puts your best interests above all else, Patrick is the one. His work ethic, integrity, expertise, and dedication sets him apart!

Fantastic experience: Great experience. Patrick and the team handled everything from minute 1 and were fantastic with strategy and negotiating. Sold the place within a few weeks for a higher price than list. Great team and process

Fantastic experience: Shaye and her team are truly the best out there. We have worked with Shaye twice now on purchases in Hoboken and Rutherford. She is knowledgeable, organized, and very fun to work with. She brings energy and transparency to her work and her whole team is professional and quick to get things done. She worked with us as first time buyers and again in tough market to help us find the perfect home and close the deal.

Fantastic experience: Patrick Southern and team provided excellent client service. Patrick knows the market and has an exceptional way to both market a home and bring in potential prospects. This is a challenging real estate market, but Patrick and team helped us navigate it and sell our home. Expectations were certainly exceeded and i would gladly utilize Patrick southern again for future sales.

Fantastic experience: Shaye was an excellent agent - particularly for first time home buyers in the Hoboken and Jersey City area. She was attentive to our needs and made the process as smooth as possible, including providing recommendations for ancillary services. Even after we closed, she continues to help out and provide support! Five stars!

Fantastic experience: This review is for our agent, Shaye Lastra, who helped us buy our first home. Shaye was beyond phenomenal from beginning to end. She was easy to work with, listened and actually remembered things we told her, and patiently walked us through every step of the home-buying process (not always easy when you're dealing with clueless newbies). When our first mortgage lender fell through in a terrible way, Shaye was quick to get us connected with another, better lender, who approved us in just two weeks. When our developer was slow to respond to our (and other owners') various maintenance needs, Shaye went beyond the call of duty to get the seller/sponsor and others involved to have our concerns addressed ASAP. Mind you, at this point, the sale was done and we had closed, so there was no need for Shaye to help us--but she did. Shaye is an exceptional agent and an even better human being, and she is the best person you could ask to work with for something as personal and important as buying a home. We are lifelong fans and would recommend her to anyone interested in buying a home in NJ.

Fantastic experience: Best realtor in Hoboken

Fantastic experience: Patrick is a great realtor as he not only knows the market and the ins & outs of house purchases and sales, but because he is honest, straightforward, and truly cares about "the relationship" ... and I mean that not in a cliche way.  Unlike other realtors, his priority is not the commission, but his client's best interest.  He is a great guy who sincerely wants you to take the course that is best for YOU (not him).  Without any contract or clear prospect of a sales, Patrick checked in with us for over a year keeping us abreast of the market but more importantly, being truly interested in our well-being and how things were going.  When we finally met face-to-face, the atmosphere was relaxed, very informative, with no sales pressure or empty promises. Bottom line... If you are looking for a great realtor who sincerely puts your interest first, call Patrick Southern.

Fantastic experience: Can't recommend Patrick and his team enough. He was an extraordinary guide to us on the real estate market before we decided to sell two years later. The end result? An incredibly fast, smooth process with an outcome that exceeded our expectations.

Fantastic experience: Simply the Best- Patrick / Mandi/ Shaye and Team. From many months of guidance prior to listing as we were working to complete our 4 unit high end renovation - navigating us through the entire process and us all the way through the sales. Exceeding all expectations with regards to the end results of the sales. Ultra friendly and most knowledgeable team in the market. The A- Team.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely an amazing team and extremely professional throughout. Thankyou Patrick and you team will recommend you highly to anyone moving from or to jersey city/hoboken area and surrounding.

Fantastic experience: Very pleased with working with all of you. Fantastic team, always responsive and knowledgeable. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Patrick and team are the best of the best. Professional, consistent, disciplined, and insightful. This is your team if you want the best buy/sell real estate experience in Hoboken.

Fantastic experience: We had an excellent experience working with Patrick as our realtor. He skillfully navigated the challenges of the market, successfully selling our condo. Special kudos to Mandi from his team for keeping us well-informed throughout the entire process. We’re thrilled with the outcome and would wholeheartedly recommend their services.

Fantastic experience: We had a great experience working with Patrick and his team - highly recommend! Patrick is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and gets the job done.

Fantastic experience: Patrick and his team were amazing. Patrick demonstrates a deep knowledge of the Jersey City market, and buyer psychology. He was able to guide us confidently in setting an asking price, and negotiating offers. He was always available and went above and beyond our expectations. He was always looking out for us, and showed he really cared about the end result. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of touring Jersey City homes with Shaye this summer and found her to be professional, informed and polite. If you’re looking for a great agent to work with. Shaye’s your go-to!

Fantastic experience: Had a great experience with Shaye for purchasing a new home! Shaye was a great support, collaborator, co-strategist. I'd happily work with her again!

Fantastic experience: The best broker ive worked with. It was extremely useful to work with someone that has his breadth of knowledge. I view him as a consultant to bounce ideas off of. He was reachable throughout the entire process, and got the deal closed in the best and most efficient way possible.

Fantastic experience: Patrick and team did a tremendous job on seeing through we closed on this transaction on a timely manner especially towards the end where we hit some bumps. Looking forward to working with Patrick on future purchases and sales

Fantastic experience: Shaye is super helpful, efficient, and together with her team, has provided the best service throughout my entire home purchase process.

Fantastic experience: Patrick and his team are as good as it gets. I've been working with them for years and they are true gems. Extremely professional, responsive and hard working, they make every step of the process seamless. When the deals face challenges (they all do at some point), Patrick consistently comes up with creative solutions to manage both sides of the transaction and see it through to closing. Can't wait to work with them again. - Evan

Fantastic experience: I've been in real estate for over 20 years as both a homeowner and investor and during this time I've had the opportunity to work with many brokers on both the buy and sell side. Based on my experience you will not find a broker who knows both his market and how to close sales better than Patrick Southern. I personally worked with Patrick on an extremely difficult sale. But before he came on board I had hired another broker who wasn't able to do the job. They thought they could just post the usual adds and do a few open houses and that that would work. It takes a much deeper understanding, more knowledge and more experience, to come out on top for your sellers. This is what Patrick brings to the table. I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Patrick and team are superstars! Best advice, well-managed showings, and brings only quality offers. Best selling experience imaginable.

Fantastic experience: Patrick and his team did a great job of selling our JC town home. We were in contract in under seven days at 3.5% above asking. We could not be happier with the result.

Fantastic experience: Mandi and Patrick have done an amazing job selling our place in Hoboken. Even in a tough market they qualify buyers and are able to pull the best offers. I definitely Recommend you to work with them.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Patrick Southern and his team on the sale of two multi-family properties located in Hoboken and Weehawken and I have nothing but high praise. Patrick is the consummate professional. His experience and market insight coupled with an undestanding of my needs and the ability for us to discuss the big picture while evaluating the nuances of drawn out Hudson county closings was invaluable. I was confident in his advise, vision and ability to facilitate these transactions through positive relationships with all parties involved. Patrick's Executive Assistant Mandi DeGennaro was instrumental throughout - Daily/Weely updates, follow-ups, scheduling and constant communication with everyone involved. Always prepared and taking the extra step to see that everyone stays on calender. Sales Associate Jose Ramos provided market information, handled apartment listings and was on the ground assisting with showings, inspections and worked with various municipal offices - always there when working against the clock. These were difficult transactions only made easier by Patrick and his group. They are true professionsals and highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Patrick and his team made the selling process easy, even when we encountered a few bumps in the road. I highly recommend this realtor!

Fantastic experience: Shaye has been such a pleasure to work with! Be it her proactive relationship management style, her readiness to support us throughout the process and share valuable insights from her experience or her commitment to make this a smooth sailing process for her clients, she truly goes above and beyond. As first time owners, we are thankful that Shaye was there to simplify the process, pre-empt/remove bumps along the way and provide white-glove support even when we didn't know we needed it!

Fantastic experience: Working with Patrick & team was a pleasure and we had open communication throughout the process. Patrick had a strong understanding of the market and came with thorough plan, which was implemented from the start. I look forward to working with Patrick & team in the future.

Fantastic experience: We can't recommend Shaye and team highly enough. This week we closed on our dream home after a year of searching. Shaye's work ethic is unreal — there wasn't a moment over that year when she wasn't available to help us. We could not have found a place in this crazy NJ market without Shaye's experience and practical advice.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful to work with! Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: The best decision we made on our house hunt was working with Shaye @ Properties by Southern as our buyers agent - she is very responsive, straight-forward, and has a deep knowledge of the brownstone market in Jersey City and Hoboken. But what really set her apart was her rolodex - her long-standing local relationships made us feel like we had the "inside scoop" during our hunt, and every single person she put us in touch with (lawyers, contractors, inspectors, etc) was a top-notch, wonderful person to deal with.

Fantastic experience: Despite facing an extremely challenging sellers market in JC that seemed like a doomsday scenario, Patrick and his team were able to find us a buyer while respecting our personal situation when it came to options. You could tell he truly cared about the transaction and was always available when needed. You’ll be in good hands.

Fantastic experience: Patrick Southern is very professional, friendly, and knows the constant everchanging market. Would highly recommend this company to friends and family.

Fantastic experience: Great experience working with Patrick and team! Smooth transaction selling our property in Jersey City. Great communication and excellent negotiating skills. Looking forward to working with them in the future.

Fantastic experience: Super excited to work with Patrick. Very accommodating and cordial. Besides, Patrick is the nicest guy you can meet.

Fantastic experience: We literally could not have gotten our dream home without Shaye. LITERALLY. The listing came out on a Thursday, Shaye got us right in and booked a private showing (she knew the seller's agent very well) that same night. We saw the unit, loved it, figured we'd wait until the weekend to put in an offer. NOPE, that would have been big mistake. Shaye walked us through next steps that night and knew we had to act quickly. She woke us up early Friday morning to get us to put in that offer first thing. Luckily we did, as the seller accepted our offer and we got our first choice unit in the building. Not hours later, did the 2nd and 3rd offer come in (who we later learned were disappointed that we beat them to it). Well, they obviously didn't have Shaye Lastra as their agent! Hah! That was how our home buying experience ended but we wanted to highlight it was a long process. Multiple showings / multiple failed offers / open houses every weekend for the good part of 4 months. We cannot thank Shaye Lastra and Jose and the rest of her team enough. It was the best decision we've made in a long time. We write this sitting in our new home, which we absolutely love, and are so glad we bought when we did. And to think - we started off our home search thinking "maybe we can do this without an agent". Boy were we wrong. Shaye proved to us how invaluable it is to have a strong, experienced agent working for you.

Fantastic experience: Shaye and Patrick are running a tight ship and handled the sale of our multi family property in Carlstadt professionally. They and their associates took care of everything including web site listing, managing showings, presenting and responding to offers and even after sale follow up. AAA+++

Fantastic experience: Patrick provided excellent advice regarding the real estate market in general and my property in particular. We had periodic interactions over the course of 2 years before I listed my property and during this time his insights were very helpful. Once listed, his team was on top of the process and helped throughout. Highly recommend Property by Southern if you are interested in selling your property now or in the future.

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable and helpful. Enabled very good execution.

Fantastic experience: Patrick is sharp, efficient, well-prepared and detail-oriented. He and his team make the process simple, smooth and painless. His knowledge of the market is unparalleled. From the first meeting, he was ready. From knowing the right comps, to product placement, to price expectations: execution was flawless. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I first met the Southers, Patrick and Shaye in 2007. Patrick sold my condo in downtown JC. Shaye helped me find my house in the Heights. Over the years, Shaye would reach out a couple of times a year to check on me and see if there was anything that the Southerns could do. Finally in May, I took them up on it. I move out of JC in 2019 for work. Keeping the home as a rental. This spring I spoke w/ Patrick about getting a valuation on my home. We talked about the conditions in the area and what the future may look like for my house. He explained that I had what was considered an end user home. It's a row house, there was no chance a developer would buy it at an inflated price. He also explained that as an absentee landlord, there were tax considerations. After renting it for 3 years and not living there I would lose capital gains tax benefits. Before I was able to retain his services, Patrick suggested that I reach out to my tenants, to ask if they wanted to buy. He offered to give me advice as needed, w/out listing the house w/ him. My tenants did buy my house. Patrick provided me invaluable advice from the beginning to the end w/out asking for anything in return. Patrick and Shaye for over a decade maintained a relationship with me. The service the Southerns provide is beyond the compare. When I return to JC, one of the first calls I'll make will be to the Southerns.

Fantastic experience: Patrick and team were super helpful throughout our sales process. We didn't have a straightforward transaction, but their experience came through and very quickly achieved a great outcome for us!