Adam Roberts – Corcoran Group

Where do I even begin with the worst co-​broker in Manhattan apartment rental history? To start, I have never been particularly impressed with NY brokers… okay, let’s be honest they are typically atrocious. Sleezy, swindly, scummy, shady… the list of adjectives goes on.
That said, I was renting my apartment from a broker (who is actually fantastic– must be the only one in NYC– Alex Mignogna at Citihabitats) and Adam Roberts was listed as the listing agent so it became a co-​broke. At first, Adam seemed responsive and helpful while we were in the process of looking at the apartment. He answered our questions and said he was speaking with the owner and getting answers… little did we know.
It turned out that Adam LIED to me/​my broker and never asked the owner about things to which he had committed. It was only once I was in touch with the apartment owner and just confirming the things we were planning on/​going to do/​logistics that both the owner and I realized how misled we really were. Upon realizing this, my broker attempted multiple times to get in touch with Adam and he completely ignored us/​him for days, despite the fact that I was moving two days later. When Adam finally decided to get in touch, his response was «I don’t even know what you’re talking about».
SERIOUSLY? We have everything Adam committed to in writing… which we sent to the owner. In her own words, «I feel like I got played». I do, and as a result, I am posting this very honest assessment. Adam should have his license revoked given his extremely unprofessional behavior. This exemplifies the WORST of Manhattan real estate brokers. I am disgusted by being lied to and misled just so Adam could get his broker’s fee and rent an apartment. Needless to say that when I go to buy, not only will I certainly not use Adam (and ensure none of my friends/​family do either), but I will also not use Corcoran. If this is the kind of agent they would hire, I believe it must be best to avoid them.
DO NOT use Adam. Trust me. As an honest, hardworking, straight forward professional with no time to waste, I was disgusted by the behavior I encountered.