Ayo is no joke. She knows the real estate business inside and out. She’s super smart, experienced, attentive to detail, responsive and her negotiation skills are beyond. But that’s not even the best part. She’s really interested in getting to know her clients. It’s so she represents you in the best way possible. Not many agents are as intuitive and connected to their clients like she is. It’s the thing that makes her a stand out!

Steven Pressfield once states "The essence of professionalism is the focus upon the work and its demands, while we are doing it, to the exclusion of all else." I believe that Ms. Haynes and Mr. Pressfield have not made each other's acquaintance but were that to be true I would not be surprise if she served to have inspired Mr. Pressfield's quote. My husband and I had been contemplating giving up our New York apartment and seeking an abode in an area that was less expensive, less crowded and offered tranquility, cleanliness, and civility etc. In speaking with Ayo, she could sense immediately that we were intimidated by the process and quickly allayed our fears without diminishing our feelings and even when we decided not to pull the proverbial trigger, she was not aggressive rather encouraged us to continue studying to trends simply to stay informed. She maintained contact with us, she was responsive to our questions and even provided us with updates on homes within our price range, desired neighborhoods and architectural style. She was beyond accommodating.Due to her approach, we decided to give the home search a shot. I cannot express how relieved we were to have had Ayo guide us through the labyrinth that is the business of real estate with its time lines, forms and jargons. But for her firm yet assuring and calm presence, we were headed for the hills. Because between the weekend tour of homes during this restrictive covid season, the disappointment when we lost a bid on a home we really liked, dealing with the sellers, inspections, attorneys, mortgage brokers, underwriters, insurance agents etc we thought were going to lose our minds and our shirts. She knew when to push and when to pull back, she was the cool head in our midst and so we were able to benefit from her many years of real estate knowledge and experience. When we had an unfortunate situation arise while we were in contract for a home we loved on sight, she guided us deftly through the process, assured us of our rights and like one of my favorite TV character Olive Pope was wont to said, It Was Handled! Quite frankly, I do not know when she sleeps. She was available to us, literally, at all times. There is a saying - "professional is not a label you give yourself. It is a description you hope others will apply to you." I do not hesitate to say about Ms. Haynes that she is a true professional who knows the intricacies of the real estate world, has a firm footing in the business and works within that world skillfully and effortlessly without compromising her standards and values. Although Ayo will hold your hands to keep you from either wringing them to death or pulling all your hair out, she would also bring you gently back to reality regarding your expectations/goals etc. It is a true testament to her skillset that she turned two skittish city dwellers into suburban dwelling homeowners and we love it.Go with Ayo Haynes, thank me later!

Ayo and her team were instrumental in helping newbies to New York city find there perfect apartment, during a crazy time. They made the process hassel free for us especially when we wanted to give up. I guarantee they will be patient and knowledgeable in finding your home as well.

Ivonne and Ayo guided us through every step of the process of getting our place on the market quickly, kept us reassured as we waited for our first offer, and then helped us through the process of dealing with multiple offers. Our contract was signed shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic and as a result we were worried about our closing being delayed or even cancelled. Ivonne and Ayo went above and beyond in communicating with us and the buyer, making sure we knew what was going on and ultimately kept us sane as we waited for closing. Given the circumstances, we can’t imagine our sale going any better and that is thanks to Ivonne and Ayo.

I can honestly say that Ms. Haynes was the ultimate professional when guiding me through the process of purchasing my cooperative. Her overall attention to detail and accessibility throughout the entire process was astounding coupled with her great knowledge of the entire process from start to finish. Ms. Haynes truly cares about the client first and foremost which is something that is not always prevalent in real estate circles. On a scale of 1 to 10 Ms. Ayo Haynes stands as a 15 and I would advise anyone who's looking to purchase or sell property to seek her out to represent them they will not be disappointed.RegardsAugustus T. Sanders