Find and Compare the Best Real Estate Agents in Brentwood, NY

I’m a Realtor® with SERHANT and a former CPA, which means I bring both real-world market knowledge and a strong financial mindset to every deal. I grew up in Queens and now work across Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk County, so I truly understand how different neighborhoods, price points, and buyer pools behave. I work with buyers, sellers, and investors who want straight answers, solid strategy, and someone who stays on top of every detail. My background helps me break things down clearly — pricing, numbers, negotiations, and next steps — without making the process overwhelming. I’m big on communication, transparency, and being proactive so my clients always know where things stand. Whether someone is buying their first home, selling a long-time property, or making an investment move, my goal is simple: make the process smoother, smarter, and less stressful — while getting real results.

As an educator, he learned how to be patient, detail-oriented, proactive, and a strong advocate for all his students. As your Realtor, Jonathan will be an advocate for you. Whether you are buying, selling, or renting, he will work tirelessly to promote your best interests. If you are selling, he will work with you to get you the fairest price, in the least amount of time, by using state-of-the-art technology, team collaboration, and Listing Pro's marketing materials. If you are buying, he will work hard to provide you with the best information and market data to inform and assist you so you can be a well-equipped buyer with the strongest possible negotiating position. Jonathan understands that buying and selling real estate can be stressful. As a full-time Realtor, he will work hard to lower your stress level and make your experience as pleasurable as possible. He will accomplish this through constant communication, and by being accessible whenever you need him.

Having the right real estate agent means having an agent who is committed to helping you buy or sell your home with the highest level of expertise in your local market. This means also to help you in understanding each step of the buying or selling process. This commitment level has helped me build a remarkable track record of delivering results. Nothing is more exciting to me than the gratifying feeling I get from helping people meet their real estate needs. You can count on me to always do what's in your best interest. I pride myself on being honest, trustworthy, and knowledgeable in the real estate market. I know how important it is to find your dream home or get the best offer for your property. Therefore I will make it my responsibility to help you achieve those goals. Whether you are an experienced investor or a first time buyer, I can help you in finding the property of your dreams. Please feel free to browse my website or let me guide you every step of the way.

Having a unique approach to real estate sales, I utilize digital based marketing and technology to connect with buyers and sellers and provide the most up to date information. With a degree in massage therapy I built a successful client-based business for over 25 years. I also hold a degree in graphic design, therefore can provide staging assistance to sellers for presentation and envision possibilities in a home for buyers. These skills allow me to compassionately and creatively work with sellers & buyers to successfully provide a smooth sale of their home and/or purchase of a new one. I grew up on the South Shore of Long Island, reside on the North Shore, lived in Queens and worked in Manhattan for years so have a broad-based understanding of markets in many NY communities. My attention to detail, prompt service and determined negotiating skills make for a complete successful package for all your real estate needs. It would be my pleasure to assist you, don't hesitate to call me!

James Manikas is a Real Estate Agent in Brentwood, NY with the brokerage Realty Connect Usa. Over the last 12 years we have tracked null MLS listings by James.