Catskills Real Estate Agent | Fresh Air Realty

We are very fortunate to have found Joe through the Google search engine gods! We started our hunt for houses in The Hudson Valley from across the country. Joe provided practical guidance and took the time to understand our needs. Joe’s astute knowledge of the industry helped us nail “THE ONE” during our single trip out. We had a flawless, remote closing, and are now living the dream! With all sincerity, we add our 5 star review to the long list of outstanding reviews. So well deserved!

Working with Joe from Fresh Air Realty was a true pleasure. Right from our first call, he was quick to find listings that matched our needs, and by the next day, he had organized viewings for us. His outstanding commitment made us feel incredibly supported, especially given the short deadline we were up against.

As first-time homebuyers from NYC, his insights into the Catskills real estate market and straightforward advice were invaluable. He was consistently honest and extremely responsive throughout the process, quick to jump in a call to explain something, regardless of the hour. He even pushed us in directions that wouldn’t necessarily benefit him. We often didn’t need to think about what had to be done next because Joe had already thought of it and gotten the work started.

In addition to being a professional and having tremendous skill, Joe is also just a good person. He continued to offer help--even after closing--providing local connections and recommendations as we tried to get our lives started in this new space. An additional plus: Joe not only knows the best contact for a guy to plow the snow from your driveway, but also the best place to get a slice of pizza.

If you are looking to buy in the Catskills, Joe is your guy.

I truly can’t recommend Joe and Fresh Air Realty enough. I initially learned about his company through a NYTimes article and sent a blind outreach email. Not only did Joe take the time to reply to a total stranger, he immediately jumped on the phone with me for an hour. He listened to my needs and asked thoughtful questions while also offering recommendations and advice. We could have easily ended up in another area for our move and many could have thought such a call could be a waste of time, and instead, we immediately felt like important clients.

Next, Joe offered to meet my husband for a beer and shared even more of his nuanced insight - not only in real estate, but in construction, schools, and industry, as we would be completely new to the area.

When we were visiting to begin our housing search, Joe took the time to get to know our family and our unique needs and sourced multiple great homes for us to see. We fell in love with the second option and Joe guided us expertly in making an offer and seeing it through.

My husband and I were beyond impressed by Joe’s follow through. We thought once we had an accepted offer, we wouldn’t talk to him much, and instead, he offered incredible guidance and recommendations every step of the way, right through physically moving in (and he’s still helping us with recommendations even after the fact!). His understanding of this area and the process is expert and we felt guided without any judgement - every one of our questions answered and followed up on.

Thank you, Joe, for helping us find our dream home! I highly recommend working with him and Fresh Air Realty if you’re looking to make upstate New York home!

Wow - what an incredible experience in helping us find our dream home.
We worked with Matt Sabia and my husband and I could not recommend him highly enough. Matt went above and beyond, introducing us to different areas, sending us curated lists of homes of interest. He spent genuine time getting to know us, and the type of home he knew we would like (and he always knew!). He was down to earth, professional and commands exceptional knowledge of the market. If you are looking for a home, don’t go anywhere else!

Alex James made the experience of relocating 2 1/2 hours away from our hometown flawless - even in the face of a few challenges. He was accommodating, knowledgeable about Catskills real estate, and presented himself with a great deal of integrity. He consistently went above and beyond for us, and we felt like we were in great hands every step of the way. I would recommend him in a heartbeat for anyone looking to move to the areas he covers!

Joe Satto from Fresh Air Realty was highly knowledgeable about the local market and made sure we always felt like a priority. At each step in the whole process, Joe came through with his commitment to excellence! His negotiation skills were first rate and he consistently kept us in the loop. We would highly recommend Joe and his team!

I just closed on my new home represented by Joseph Satto of Fresh Air NY. As a former real estate agent myself, I wanted to work with “the best” and Joseph and his team are truly that. They know the extended Hudson Valley / Catskills area well and have expertise in building/construction/land development which helped us navigate the inspection report and concerns on the home condition.

We were dealing with a difficult seller and a drawn out 5 month process from offer to close. Joseph handled it all with the right balance of patience and pressure to make sure things never got contentious. Joe was there for us every step of the way, including post-close as we navigated some escrowed repair fees. I highly recommend the Fresh Air NY team and Joseph in particular.

We have moved bought and sold homes over the years and this is by far the best seller/agent relationship we could have hoped for. Joeseh and Kyle are not only thorough and thoughtful, but know how to effectively navigate in the highly competitive landscape of the Hudson Valley. They know their market. True pros and an exceptional experience. Would recommend them highly and definitely work with them again in the future.

Listed, sold and closed in less than 60 days, pain-free. What more can I say!

When it was time to sell my house in Accord, I knew there was only one person who could do it and that was Joe Satto. He is very much local, but with the city sensibility (and deep pool of clients) that make Fresh Air so effective. I was upstate more than 25 years, so I knew the real estate landscape pretty well by the time I was ready to sell. Having met Joe a few times, I saw how effective this combo was. And I was right. Joe understood right away what I was looking for in a sale and he knew how to get me there. All my questions ( and the buyer’s) were promptly addressed, and roadblocks eliminated. I even sold over asking price with no nonsense.

Fresh Air is a very unique firm and a blessing for both sellers and buyers. I cannot recommend them highly enough and am grateful for their knowledge, professionalism and expertise. The ability to listen is often rare in the real estate world. Joe listens. If you want to get it done, this is where you go.

First time buyers from NYC navigating Catskills real estate and we came upon Fresh Air Realty online. During our first call with Alex at Fresh Air it was clear that he was our guy. Alex led us through the home buying process and the Catskills region with impeccable communication, professionalism, patience, and down to earth sincerity. Big win!

Joe and his team were excellent! He has a vast client base of city dwellers and a great social media presence which enabled us to receive an above asking price offer two days after our listing went live. Highly recommend!!!

Joe was outstanding from the first time we chatted to closing (and even after that). He is knowledgeable and savvy about the area. He was really insightful in figuring out what we were looking for and where, and — even more important — giving us good advice about what we didn’t want. Joe was flexible and responsive as we looked for places from Brooklyn. I don’t think he wasted a minute of our time. And when we got to the offer stage, he was reasonable, steady, and got us where we needed to be. Also a great guy!

We had the most extraordinary experience with Joe Satto. It was about a year from when we first contacted Joe to when we closed on our new home. During that time, he was incredibly patient and helpful. He listened and understood what we were looking for even when we didn’t really know ourselves. He shared tons of knowledge and ideas, showed a lot of homes, and saved us from driving up unnecessarily when he knew something that sparked our interest wasn’t right. Ultimately, he got us access to a property that wasn’t yet for sale and put up with me while we waited 2 months for the previous owner to be ready to sell. Since then, Joe has continued to be a resource as we navigate upstate life. We can’t thank him or recommend him enough. Don’t hesitate if you’re thinking of working with Fresh Air to buy or sell in the Catskills + Hudson Valley. They intimately understand the area and are a pleasure to work with!

Life always has a way of giving you what you need. My lesson in working with Alex at Fresh Air Realty was the importance of patience. At the time of my search for Catskills real estate, there was limited supply on the market. Alex was thoughtful and meticulous in listening to my wish list, reassuring me that the "just right" property was out there and not to give up hope. Well...he kept his word and found the absolute PERFECT property. We are grateful that he shepherded us through the entire process and continues to be an ongoing resource, given his local knowledge. I would highly recommend Fresh Air Realty and Alex.

Joseph Satto is an extraordinary agent, and I could not recommend him more effusively. I have had the opportunity to work with him on both residential and commercial properties, and in both cases he was exceptional--knowledgeable, proactive, diligent, and communicative. My partner and I enlisted him in our search for a building to house our dream business, and Joseph went above and beyond by helping us not only find the perfect space but also to think more deeply about the enterprise itself. His knowledge of the area as both a resident and an entrepreneur makes him ideally suited to his role, and supports his thoughtful and holistic approach. He has a great sense for when to step in, when to push, and when to allow things to develop on their own time. We felt supported throughout the entire process, and never doubted for a moment that we were in the best possible hands. His legal expertise also gives him insight into every step of the purchasing process, and he helped us navigate a fairly complicated bidding and close with minimal stress. He was willing to provide feedback when we needed it along the way, while offering reassurance that we were on the right track, and always making it clear that he was there to be our champion. Joe is the best!

Joe was excellent to work with. He was patient, honest, and knowledgeable. It is hard to imagine a better option than Fresh Air for Catskill Real Estate.

When my wife and I decided we would move up to the Catskills region and also invest there, we found Alex from the Fresh Air Realty team. His knowledge of the Catskills real estate market was instrumental in helping us land both our primary home and our first vacation/investment property. The experience started with a very natural and comfortable exploratory conversation and then moved through the various phases of the home finding and purchasing process. He was there by our side through the whole process but was dynamic enough to know where we needed more guidance and where to give space. Overall a 5 star experience (clearly, came back for the 2nd round!) and will be returning for the next one. Thanks Alex and the Fresh Air Realty team.

Joseph was the absolute perfect fit to sell our beloved home in Kerhonskon. His sensitivity and care throughout the process was truly felt. His knowledge of the area and the ever shifting market is unparalleled and he is spot on in his process from beginning to end. We would recommend him and his team at Fresh Air - without question - to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Hudson Valley.

Joe and the team at Fresh Air were truly exceptional at helping navigate the Catskills real estate market. I highly recommend these guys if you’re going to buy or sell or sell upstate.

We could not have been happier with our experience with Fresh Air Realty and Joe Satto.

We first reached out to Joe when we were thinking of purchasing property to build our own house. He was incredibly helpful in talking us through the process and introduced us to several architects. A year later, after deciding to change direction and purchase an already built home, Joe’s knowledge of Catskills real estate was instrumental in helping us hone in on a specific area and our criteria. His no pressure style and honest feedback helped us avoid overpaying for a place that wouldn’t have been perfect for us. When we saw our dream house come on the market but we couldn’t get upstate to see it right away, Joe went for us and sent detailed videos of the entire property. Once the offer was made, he made intros to everyone we needed, from pool builders to interior designers, and helped us navigate every step of closing.

Throughout, he was always available for a call and was so delightful to work with. Thank you, Joe!!