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We were looking for a home in one of two communities-where homes seldom come -up for sale. Our requirements were: the 4 bedrooms, at least 2 bathrooms, more than 2200 square feet, a pool and an open lay-out. I was set on finding a home where I could see straight through to the pool when… Read more “Marti Granizo OHare”

Our cousin, who is a realtor in Massachusetts, did her homework putting us in touch with Elyse Berman, based on the mutual experiences and affliliations Elyse had in their shared profession. Boy did we hit the Jackpot! Elyse guided us as we searched for a resale in an over 55 community, over various trips spread… Read more “Barbara Titelbaum”

Over a year ago Elyse Helped is buy our first home. She was very patient and helpful throughout the whole process. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and dependable. As a first time home owner we have a lot of questions, till this day we still call her as a resource. She is amazing and I’m… Read more “Jenny Jeudi”

Helped me when she didn’t have too… I googled pet friendly retirement community in Florida and Elyse came up first.. We talked and after a few minutes and realized shes on the east side and I’m looking on the west side (gulf side)… But Elyse reached out to her people and and got me someone… Read more “Batman”

Our daughter, who lived in Coconut Grove, Miami, wanted to move to Delray to be closer to my husband and me. We searched randomly on line for 2/2 “all age” condos near Linton Avenue. (With so many communities restricted to 55+, we felt a search for “all age” was the right direction.) There we found… Read more “Jane Meslin”

Elyse helped us find a home in Boca Raton after searching in Boca and Delray Beach. We changed our requirements while looking and Elyse was patient, flexible and helpful. Her expertise with Florida real estate including contracts, closings and vendors made the transition from New Jersey pain-free. We had a great experience with Elyse.

Elyse is one of the best realtors out there. I will only use her on future purchases!!!! She is knowledgeable and had patience of a saint, found me what I was looking for in three days, she is amazing!!!!!!

Elyse is a rare agent who is a cross between your mom and your best friend. She’ll find the home your looking for in incredibly rapid time, and then walk you through everything including getting the very best price. An absolutely excellent agent. Just to add — I have a large dog, and a primary… Read more “Jon Gutmacher”

Thank heaven (and Google!) that I found Elyse. I was in the Boston area searching for a 55+ property in the Delray Beach area that would allow my small dog. I was constantly finding wonderful properties, but most would not allow pets. At one point, I googled “pet friendly Delray Beach”, and hit on a… Read more “Doreen Michaels”

Elyse is extremely helpful, responsive, and friendly. She knows how important a home purchase is, and will take the time to understand your needs and wants. She’s not just an agent, she’s a guide and a friend. I would recommend Elyse to anyone buying or selling a house. You won’t be disappointed, and you will… Read more “Seth Kwitko”

Elyse was excellent in helping us find our beautiful home. She was patient, hard working and amazing when it came to our particular taste. Her business acumen and expertise in the real estate field will lead you in the right direction. From G and S, Thank you Elyse!!

I had an excellent experience with Elyse ten years ago when first purchasing a home in Florida so contacted her again to sell and buy a new home. Again, she provided excellent service in selling our home and understanding exactly what we were looking for in a new home. She assisted with our search and… Read more “Norm Norm”

We have known Elyse for over a decade. She’s a dedicated professional, and experienced real estate agent. Elyse knows her business and we would never think of going to anyone else. Highly recommended.

Once Again, Elyse has come through with flying colours. Supporting us all the way through our journey as we upgraded our style of living within our community. Fiercely by our side during the process, we trust Elyse through and through and would HIGHLY recommend her to any client looking for property.

Elyse helped us find a wonderful apartment in Delray Beach. From start to finish she was quickly and constantly in communication with us no matter what the hour or issue. She guided us through every step and made the whole process so easy for us to buy from out of state. She is truly a… Read more “Raymond Wier”

Amazing! I highly recommend Elyse to anyone looking for a home. We weren’t sure whether we wanted a condo by the ocean, a stand alone house, or one in a community and we had very specific requirements. We wanted to be near the beach, near family, and have room for our two dogs to run… Read more “Susan Brauser”

Elyse is awesome! Although I didn’t use her as my personal agent because of the area I was looking to move she went out of her way to find me an agent that could help me with finding a home where I wanted to move. She is a very informative and caring person and even… Read more “Jennifer Morrison”

Elyse worked with me and my husband to find our new home on Boynton Beach. She understood our needs from the beginning and was very flexible in working her schedule around what worked for us. She was very efficient, responsive to our needs, easy to work with, and always followed through with any information we… Read more “Eileen Feingold”

We found Elyse to be the perfect real estate agent for our needs when looking for a home in Boynton Beach. She understood from the beginning what we were looking for and was very flexible in working her schedule around what worked for us. We found her to be very efficient, responsive and easy to… Read more “David Fine”

Buying my new house in Boynton Beach was a pleasant experience because of my realtor Elyse Berman. I have 2 dogs and needed someone who could find a community where that would work. She was the right person. She is very knowledgeable of South Palm Beach. She was available 24/7 to take my calls or… Read more “Philip Lowell”

Elyse Berman is a gem. She has been a great help in finding our dream retirement pet friendly home for us.

My family was very pleased with the service and professionalism provided by Elyse Berman, with Best Connections Realty, when selling our father’s Boca Raton home. From our initial meeting through closing, Elyse exceeded expectations, managing a sale that was quick, efficient and at the asking price. The closing – which happened to coincide with a… Read more “Denise Kolb Hernandez”

We were so fortunate to have found Elyse Berman when we were looking for a realtor in Palm Beach County. As our Realtor, she helped us find the right house in the right neighborhood for the right price. She was patient as we mostly communicated over the phone and that included many weekends and after-hours… Read more “Joao Beck”

Being new to Delray Beach, Elyse has been an invaluable source of information. In addition to helping me find the perfect condo, she has also provided me with some wonderful recommendations for various services in town. Elyse has gone above and beyond, and I am very satisfied and appreciative for her assistance and vast knowledge… Read more “Estee Murray Ross”

We found Elyse on-line after working with another realtor that was not helping us find what we wanted. Elyse immediatly ‘got’ us and showed us the right properties while providing encyclopedic knowledge of neighborhoods, dog restrictions, life style options and benefits/trade offs between one house/neighborhood and the other. Elyse consistently provided important information at every… Read more “Dan Silvert”

I cannot give Elyse enough stars. So helpful, understanding and professional. She helped me find the absolute perfect place to live and made sure to take me through all the steps to make it a reality!!! Thank you!

Elyse Berman made our recent purchase of a home in Delray Beach a pleasure. A great listener who was always putting our needs first, she was great to work with. Buying a home in Florida remotely from the northeast was tricky at times, but Elyse took care of us and made sure everything ran smoothly.… Read more “Ron Foreman”

Elyse was the best real estate agent I’ve ever worked with. She handled everything, gave great advice, and became a true friend throughout the process. We bought a condo without even being in Florida and Elyse made that possible by doing everything for us, from videos, pictures, links, and live FaceTime walk throughs. And she’s… Read more “Gary Kauppila”

When looking for a broker our initial motivation was to find someone who specialized in dog-friendly communities. We found Elyse and she exceeded all our expectations. Attempting to purchase a home in Florida while living in NY, during a pandemic, is a daunting task, and Elyse’s professionalism, knowledge of the market, patience and sage advice… Read more “Barbara Aspis”

Elyse Berman is the best there is !! She made our Florida dream come true!! She defines the the term “real estate professional” There is no one with a more complete skillset to to make your Florida dream true. She has skills which are unmatched by anyone! First off she listens, really listens, to what… Read more “Ron Ginsberg”

Elyse is and did everything anyone would ever want from a real estate agent when looking and buying a house. She’s very knowledgeable, honest, patient, cooperative, and most important of all- she looks out for your best interest! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new home, especially if you have dogs since… Read more “Charles Mandelbaum”

Elyse, Thank you so much for all of your help! We are so grateful for all of the hard work you’ve done. We are endlessly grateful to have you as our agent and couldn’t be happier with the way everything worked out. Your diligence and experience in the market made this a very smooth transition.

Elyse was a pleasure to work with when purchasing a second home in Delray Beach. She took the time to understand what we were looking for and kept us informed as listings were constantly coming on and off the market. She is very knowledgeable about all of the communities in the area, especially when it… Read more “Jon Earley”

Elyse was amazing to work with. She understood the details of what we were looking for in a home. We were very successful in finding a great home, and Elyse really kept the process organized and well-executed from day one until closing. She is a great resource as well. We couldn’t be happier.

elyse berman is amazing from start to finish she is kind caring and has amazing patience she held my hand through the whole way don’t think could have done it without her

Elyse was the best real estate agent I’ve ever worked with!! Not only did she become a beautiful friend during the process but she also made our long distance home search a success by doing everything for us, from videos, pictures, links, and live FaceTime walk throughs. And she’s a dog lover! Elyse totally understood… Read more “Eileen Jones”

Last year I decided to move from a small town in the Midwest to South Florida. My first step was googling pet-friendly 55+ communities, and Elyse Berman’s name came up. After contacting Elyse, she emailed me updates on homes that were on the market, and three months later, I flew to Florida and spent a… Read more “Janice Wagner”

Elyse is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She helped steer us in the right direction. She presented the best options for us. She is responsive and a problem solver. We would work with her again. If you’re looking for your dream home, call Elyse!

Elyse is not only a lovely person; her knowledge of this area is exceptional. She is detailed oriented , and her advice is priceless. I highly recommend her. She is the person who takes the stress out of one of the most important things in life —where you will build your nest!

Elyse was amazing! She communicated daily, was on top of everything and her experience as a court reporter makes her more than familiar with the law and she catches little details that other agents would not. Elyse is so down to earth and knowledgeable!! I highly recommend Elyse !!

We were lucky enough to meet Elyse last winter as she helped us find a short-term rental in Delray Beach. A rental that turned into a purchase! We were so impressed buy her professionalism, thoroughness, resourcefulness, knowledge and availability. She went the extra mile to find solutions to problems. But most of all, we felt… Read more “brigitte bedard”

Elyse was the best. She went out of her way to help sell my condo. I would use her again and recommend her to any one who is looking for a realtor

I was very satisfied dealing with Elyse Berman for I have purchased two homes from her and she has sold one home of mine. She always goes that extra mile and is very professional and knowledgeable about her job. I would highly recommend her for an agent for anyone looking to buy or sell a… Read more “Douglas Greenwald”

Elyse helped us find a home in Boynton Beach. She took the time to thoroughly understand what we were looking for and sent us listings that matched our desired location, price and home features. We greatly appreciated her honest assessment of homes, advising what would or would not work for us, including advising on home… Read more “kaboodbruno”

I can’t say enough about Elyse! I have 3 large dogs and searched for 2 years for an over 55 that would allow my dogs. Most HOAs not only had size limits, but also breed restrictions. When I came across Elyse on a Facebook page, I thought I would see if she could help! She… Read more “Brenda Fox”

I was tasked with selling my mom’s Florida condo. Living in the Northeast, I was a bit concerned and stressed out about how I was going to sell this condo living so far away. Someone recommended Elyse Berman and I couldn’t be happier with this recommendation. Elyse was great. She was informative, attentive and reliable.… Read more “Paul McIver”

Elyse was instrumental in showing me property at Delray Trails and yesterday I closed! Elyse is helpful with providing information about the area and different services that are needed. She was there for me every step of the way. I highly recommend Elyse!

Elyse is a diamond in a field of rocks .we were referred to Elyse about a year ago by a friend as we were looking to sell a home and move to near the water in a high rise .after looking many times (Elyse guided us to which development to look and even which building… Read more “Jeffrey Thaller”

Elyse was great in helping us sell a very difficult condo (location and building requirements). She was super through and worked thorough many obstacles that the building made us face. She was very clear in all aspects of the transaction and helped us with timeline and timeframes. I would highly recommend using Elyse for your… Read more “Joseph Radich”

Elyse was an absolute pleasure to work with during the sale of my father’s condo in Florida. She was professional and made sure to iron out every single detail to personalize the sale that made the most sense for us. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an honest and hard working real estate… Read more “Derek Radich”

Elyse was always honest, upfront and straightforward to work with – felt like she had my interests at heart – knows the business and willing to adjust to challenges. Always felt comfortable with her.

20250603 Review and recommendation for Elyse Berman Once it was known that we decided to investigate real estate agents, the email never ended. While all agent responses were encouraging, they were primarily based on the property value. One of the first agents to contact us was Elyse Berman. Of course she was interested in getting… Read more “Don Tagert”

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Elyse Berman for nearly a year as we searched for the right home — and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better agent. As buyers, we went through the ups and downs of trying to purchase three different homes before finally settling on the one that was… Read more “Judy Finkelstein”

Elyse is a collaborative, thorough colleague who is empathetic and loyal to her buyers, focusing on their needs to find them exactly what they want. It was a pleasure working on our first transaction together, and I’d recommend any serious buyer to engage her services for their South Florida home search!!

Elyse has been a godsend to me. She has walked me through every step of the way, first in a rental and then purchasing a home. First she found me a great place to rent, even with a 32 pound dog (she is a HUGE dog person!). The rental didn’t work out as expected (nothing… Read more “AMelody B”

Elyse hung with us for an entire year. She worked and worked until she found us the perfect house.. We couldn’t be happier. Elyse became a friend in the end. It’s beautiful when you work with people that have the same values as your own. Thank you, Elyse, for everything!

I would give 10 million stars if I could, but google only allows 5! Elyse is one of the most diligent and professional realtors I have ever worked with or met! She is knowledge and informative! I highly recommend her for all your real estate needs! She is attentive and listens to her clients needs!… Read more “Nic”

Elyse Berman was recommended to us by a realtor up north. That turned out to be wonderful. Elyse is not only an extremely competent realtor who knows her market, but a pleasure to work with. She guided us through the entire process and we had a contract within the week! We highly recommend Elyse Berman… Read more “Jane Wind”

Thank you Elyse!!! Took a while to find the perfect place for us and you were so patient, honest and professional all the way through. You showed my husband every home even though you knew I wouldn’t want it. We learned so much along the way and because of your professionalism, knowledge and caring we… Read more “Dawn Rosati”

Elyse was an absolute pleasure to work with during the sale of my father’s condo in Florida. She was professional and made sure to iron out every single detail to personalize the sale that made the most sense for us. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an honest and hard working real estate… Read more “Elyse was an absolute pleasure to work with”

Once it was known that we decided to investigate real estate agents, the email never ended. While all agent responses were encouraging, they were primarily based on the property value. One of the first agents to contact us was Elyse Berman. Of course she was interested in getting us the most for our property, yet… Read more “One of the first agents to contact us was Elyse Berman”

Elyse is a diamond in a field of rocks .we were referred to Elyse about a year ago by a friend as we were looking to sell a home and move to near the water in a high rise .after looking many times (Elyse guided us to which development to look and even which building… Read more “Elyse is a diamond in a field of rocks”

Elyse was instrumental in showing me property at Delray Trails and yesterday I closed! Elyse is helpful with providing information about the area and different services that are needed. She was there for me every step of the way. I highly recommend Elyse!

I was tasked with selling my mom’s Florida condo. Living in the Northeast, I was a bit concerned and stressed out about how I was going to sell this condo living so far away. Someone recommended Elyse Berman and I couldn’t be happier with this recommendation. Elyse was great. She was informative, attentive and reliable.… Read more “I was tasked with selling my mom’s Florida condo”

Elyse helped us find a home in Boynton Beach. She took the time to thoroughly understand what we were looking for and sent us listings that matched our desired location, price and home features. We greatly appreciated her honest assessment of homes, advising what would or would not work for us, including advising on home… Read more “Elyse helped us find a home in Boynton Beach”

I can’t say enough about Elyse! I have 3 large dogs and searched for 2 years for an over 55 that would allow my dogs. Most HOAs not only had size limits, but also breed restrictions. When I came across Elyse on a Facebook page, I thought I would see if she could help! She… Read more “I can’t say enough about Elyse!”

Dear Elyse, I really don’t know where to start. So, I’ll start at the end. Ferne and I are so absolutely happy with our new home, and, we have 100% of that happiness to pin on you. I remember after a long afternoon of looking at one house after another, we finally looked at the… Read more “I really don’t know where to start. So, I’ll start at the end.”

Elyse was amazing! She communicated daily, was on top of everything and her experience as a court reporter makes her more than familiar with the law and she catches little details that other agents would not. Elyse is so down to earth and knowledgeable!! I highly recommend Elyse !!

As desperate CDN’s looking for a rental last year 2022 for the winter, we met with Elyse Berman from Boca. She showed us opportunites for a short term rental, and we jumped on it and had a wonderful 2 months in Delray Beach. Subsequent to that, we recently purchased the condo next door to where… Read more “As desperate CDN’s looking for a rental last year 2022 for the winter, we met with Elyse Berman from Boca.”

Last year I decided to move from a small town in the Midwest to South Florida. My first step was googling pet-friendly 55+ communities, and Elyse Berman’s name came up. After contacting Elyse, she emailed me updates on homes that were on the market, and three months later, I flew to Florida and spent a… Read more “Last year I decided to move”

Elyse was a pleasure to work with when purchasing a second home in Delray Beach.

She knows the market and is honest, forthright- no games. She will not disappoint you, we are lucky to have found Elyse.

I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new home, especially if you have dogs since she knows all the info about each community!

She assisted with our search and made both closings go smoothly. She is the most attentive realtor that I have worked with through five houses.

Elyse is the gold standard and silver lining for anyone wishing to find a warm weather home. She gave me unconditional honesty, integrity and friendship.

Elyse Berman is the best there is !! She made our Florida dream come true!! She defines the the term “real estate professional” There is no one with a more complete skillset to to make your Florida dream true.

Elyse was the best real estate agent I’ve ever worked with. She handled everything, gave great advice, and became a true friend throughout the process.

When looking for a broker our initial motivation was to find someone who specialized in dog-friendly communities. We found Elyse and she exceeded all our expectations.

I’ve had many questions regarding contract and closing and Elyse was always able to provide the correct response. She guided me through the entire process without a hitch.
If you need a realtor Elyse Berman is the only person to call.

Elyse deserves 10 stars. I cannot express how patient and helpful she was during a stressful time. This is the second time I have worked with her and will work with her again. I highly recommend her.

Elyse immediatly ‘got’ us and showed us the right properties while providing encyclopedic knowledge of neighborhoods, dog restrictions, life style options and benefits/trade offs between one house/neighborhood and the other.

If you are in the market for a real estate pro, I highly recommend her services. (Even my brother, who is generally critical of everything and everybody, was impressed).

I have 2 dogs and needed someone who could find a community where that would work. She was the right person.

Elyse was a true professional. We enjoyed working with her. She made the purchase of our condo easy seamless and a lot of fun. She knew a lot about pets of course. I would highly recommend her.

She was very efficient, responsive to our needs, easy to work with, and always followed through with any information we asked for.

Elyse is uniquely qualified; she knows all of the pet friendly communities, restrictions, and any other relevant information that you would need. She researches all aspects about a property so that you are fully informed leaving nothing to guesswork.

She is a very informative and caring person, and even though she is not the agent selling me a home she took the time to reach out to me to make sure the person she referred me to was meeting my needs!

We found Elyse to be the perfect real estate agent for our needs when looking for a home in Boynton Beach. She understood from the beginning what we were looking for and was very flexible in working her schedule around what worked for us.

As an animal lover herself, she instantly tailored our searches to communities and homes to allow for our furry children. Taking into account my physical limitation, she adapted the search to meet those needs as well. What resulted was a finely curated listing of desirable homes.

Your representation and constant communication with us made us very comfortable wit a closing which was fraught with difficult issues.  You handled these issues with professionalism and with patience which resolved these issues.

Elyse is a rare agent who is a cross between your mom and your best friend. She’ll find the home you’re looking for in incredibly rapid time, and then walk you through everything including getting the very best price.

You representation and  constant communication with us made us very comfortable with a closing which was fraught with difficult issues.
You handled these issues with professionalism and with patience which resolved these issues.

Looking back on our experience looking for a home, I don’t think we could have done it without the help of Elyse. Elyse is a true professional and a credit to the real estate market.

Ms. Berman has been very helpful and knowledgeable in almost every aspect of our dealings with her and we highly recommend her services to anyone interested in purchasing a home in this area (Boca Raton and surrounding areas.)

Your knowledge of the South Florida real estate market and countless hours of research really paid off. We really appreciate the fact that you respected our budget and helped us to find the best home value in our price range.

You took what is usually a very stressful time and made it easier. From start to finish, there wasn’t a detail you overlooked making for a very smooth sale and purchase. We are thrilled we found you to represent us and are so grateful that you never hesitated to go the extra mile.

Thank you so much for all your kindness and help. You are the best.

I just wanted to say thank you again for helping Mary Beth sell her condo. You did a great job!

You are fast! One reason you’re fast is because you know your business. You know which communities allow pets and you don’t have to first search every community to find which ones did.

I knew immediately that she listened and understood me. I really felt a connection. The end result was my dream came true.

We found you to be pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, very hard working and VERY patient!

We think you are a great realtor and we would highly recommend you to anyone that we know who would like to puchase a home

From that point forward you skillfully and successfully negotiated for a price that made our home not a good deal but rather a great deal. We have been living in our new home for six months now and we love it.

Thank you so much for all your hard work in helping make this purchase as easy as possible. You are great!

Thanks to Elyse Berman, her dedication, expertise and hard work we were able to find our absolute dream home.

She was so helpful in the sale and even made recommendations as to how we could donate the furniture. She is the ultimate professional.

Elyse is someone you can place your confidence in and I give her my highest recommendation

She is an absolute professional and I would do work with her for a real estate transactions I will ever have in the South Florida area.

She is excellent in every way: professional, real estate skills, recommendations to other professionals, i.e., mortgage brokers, lawyers, home inspectors, getting things done on a very timely basis, hand holding, kind, caring and wanting to do all she can to help you find the perfect property.

Thank you so much for your guidance, patience and efficiency during this new experience of buying our first home.

I have never enjoyed this experience as much and never felt so well looked after. Thank you, Elyse, for a job extremely well done.

I would recommend her unconditionally – I can’t say enough good things about her. Elyse Berman is a true professional and a realty gem.

Elyse has an amazing ability to make you feel like you are not just a client. She offered negatives and positives about the homes we toured with her, and pointed out factors that she felt would impact us the most. There was never a time we felt we weren’t on “the same team” so to speak.

The year it took me to sell my home I met quite a few agents and no one can come near to what Elyse does, So let me and my family go on record and thank you Elyse for your true support and putting us in a home that we love.

Elyse Berman is the woman, the Realtor and the friend. I would highly recommend Elyse Berman for any rental or purchase in the Greater Boca Raton area

She understood the area and I believe presented us with good comparable sales that allowed us to price the property correctly. I would highly recommend her as a Realtor.

Elyse’s level of professionalism, knowledge and warmth is the ultimate. What a world of difference she makes!

We would highly recommend Elyse as someone honest and trustworthy to help you with your real estate needs.

Elyse was fantastic from start to finish. She did a great job of putting together the MLS listing with effective photos, descriptions and positive features of the house and community.

What a world of difference she makes! She graciously continues to answer phone calls to help former clients with a vast range of requests for needed information/suggestions.

We would highly recommend Elyse as someone honest and trustworthy to help you with your real estate needs. If you’re a pet owner looking to purchase in Palm Beach County, then you really must contact her!

Elyse Berman is a dedicated professional who takes the time to understand her clients’ needs and works tirelessly to meet their goals.

She is knowledgeable, accommodating and always has fully researched the Market. She is courteous, patient and always professional

Elyse was invaluable as my representative in purchasing our home in Delray Beach. I highly recommend her, she’s a pleasure to work with.

She is knowledgeable, personable and possesses unmatched integrity. I have no doubt that with Elyse’s help and expertise. I highly recommend Elyse to anyone looking to rent or to purchase a house! She is a consummate professional!

You worked so hard to let me know we were going to find the exact home I was looking for. I sincerely had so much faith in you and knew your professional knowledge and manner would get me exactly what I was looking for.

She listened and learned about our lifestyle and pointed us in the right direction. On day 1 we found our new home. We have been here 4 years and couldn’t be happier.

Elyse is knowledgeable, professional and extremely helpful. She made the process of finding my first home very enjoyable. If you’re looking for a realtor, look no further. Elyse is very personable and will make your experience of finding your dream home very unique and enjoyable.

Whether you are selling or buying a house, there is no one else I would recommend. Elyse will exceed your expectations!