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Q: What do Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx have in common?

A: Olga Bidun and Keith Marder, The OK Team, have successfully negotiated and navigated deals in those four boroughs, sparking many bidding wars and setting several records along the way.

Olga and Keith are a dynamic team with nearly two decades of experience in the New York City real estate market. They utilize their complementary skills to enhance the home buying and selling (and even renting) process for their clients and customers, making the process as pain-free as possible. They have won dozens of companywide awards and have been selected as members of the Gold and Sapphire Circles (Halstead Real Estate).

Treating each deal—from a studio rental property to a single-family townhouse—with care, Olga and Keith understand how vital each transaction is to the principals. They stand by their buyers and sellers every step of the way through the murky waters of New York City real estate, delivering unparalleled customer service and never forgetting that among an agent’s most important abilities are credibility, dependability, reliability, capability, and availability. Their emphasis on ethics, professionalism, and communication help Olga and Keith’s clients recognize them as an invaluable asset as they buy or sell their homes.

In addition to their real estate expertise, Olga and Keith stay on top of all modern marketing methods and are extremely active on social media in addition to all traditional approaches to gain exposure for and promote their exclusive listings. They are also well-versed in all things New York City from dining and transportation to shopping and its vibrant history, using this knowledge to maximize the value of their sellers’ homes and help their buyers make the most informed decision.

You can even consider Olga and Keith as your concierges on the ground. Their knowledge of the market, and tracking of its trends, along with Olga’s distinction as a Certified Negotiation Expert, guarantee that the people who work with Olga and Keith will be happy with the end result at the closing table.

The two highly respected agents host a weekly roundtable for fellow agents and have been hand-selected to offer their expertise in training classes.

Olga is originally from Belarus and is fluent in Russian. Her daughter Nikki is a Top Chef Jr. and Chopped Jr. champion and has appeared on television several times.

Keith has more than two decades of experience in the field of communications, working with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. He has served on his co-op’s Board of Directors, giving him firsthand knowledge of the dos and don’ts of board interviews and packages.

Megan and I wanted to thank you for the great job you did helping us buy our new apartment. Knowing you for almost 30 years it came as no surprise to me that you went above and beyond at every turn. As we all know, there are many twists and turns when you buy an apartment in New York City and you navigated them all in a truly professional manner. Your level of customer service and availability made the process as seamless as possible. We know how hard you fought to get us the best deal and for our rights from beginning to end. I would certainly recommend you without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a place." - Rob and Megan

I met Keith by chance at an open house that he was hosting and liked him immediately. I had just started hunting for my first co-op and came across other agents that were either too impatient, aggressive, or flaky. Not Keith--he was very friendly and answered all my questions (and I ask a ton of questions) patiently, which is important for a first time buyer. He consistently got back to me within 24 hours and was very attentive to what I was looking for. Every apartment he suggested I see was progressively better than the last and I never felt that he was wasting my time dragging me around the city to see all that was available. When I finally settled on an apartment I liked, he walked me through each and every step I needed to complete, which was enormously helpful. The co-op application, which is monster document, went smoothly thanks to his detail-oriented assistance in helping put it all together. I very much enjoyed working with Keith and would highly recommend him if you're looking for someone who has integrity and is personable." - E. Lee

Dear Keith, Susan and I wanted to thank you again for all of your outstanding work in our recent co-op purchase. When you told us that buying a co-op in Manhattan would be "unlike anything you have ever experienced," little did we know how accurate your statement would turn out to be. You were right there with us at every part ofthe transaction - from showing us a number of apartments, to negotiating the purchase, to helping us prepare for the board interview. While the process was quite "pain-free," your ongoing advice and assistance certainly helped make it go a lot more smoothly than it otherwise likely would have. Needless to say, we were very satisfied with your representation, and we would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone we know. Thank yon againl" Todd D.

Dear Keith, We just wanted to take the time to tell you how much we appreciate your efforts in finding us the perfect apartment. Thank you for being so patient, understanding and honest with us, Finding a home is not the easiest, but you made it as stress free and simple as possible. Thank you and look forward to hearing from us when we are ready for a bigger place." - Taryn and Rebecca

Dear Olga, Thank you for your guidance and support during our apartment search. With sincere hopes for continuing business relationship and long lasting friendship." - Oleg and Lana

Dear Olga, Thank you for going above and beyond the call of duty. We couldn’t have done this without you." Ron, Michelle, Naomi and Gabriel

Olga, My family and I want to wish you happy holidays. But most of all thank you for all your hard work in finding us a great place in NY we hope to enjoy for many years to come. Thank you again." - The Courtney Family