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(212) 837-8511Get to Know Me
Reetesh Sood is a seasoned entrepreneur, real estate expert, and passionate New Yorker with a diverse career that spans multiple industries. He began in retail, building and managing his own business, before transitioning to Wall Street, where he gained expertise in trading multimillion-dollar assets. This experience laid the foundation for his future ventures.
After the 9/11 tragedy, Reetesh shifted his focus to real estate, particularly distressed assets, helping families save homes while assisting financial institutions with non-conforming asset liquidation. His commitment to clients and the community earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor in a volatile market.
Reetesh’s passion for architecture and New York City’s urban landscape has fueled his interest in photography, particularly capturing the beauty of burlesque, architecture, and human expression. He is also a dedicated whiskey connoisseur, appreciating the craftsmanship behind rare blends.
Throughout his career, Reetesh has embodied entrepreneurial spirit, quality, and authenticity. Whether helping individuals or pursuing personal passions, his legacy is one of impact, success, and a deep commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
Years in Real Estate
In Closed Sales Volume
Sold Properties in NYC
Working with Alta Real Estate throughout the home-buying process was a pleasure. They were consistently responsive to our communications, sensitive and mindful of our buying criteria and personal circumstances, and quickly beca...
Alta Real Estate is fantastic to work with because they are “no-nonsense” kind of people who will tell you exactly how things stand and can substantiate their assertions with real data. They are extraordinarily efficient and wo...
We called upon Alta Real Estate's help when we were selling my apartment and sure enough, Alta Real Estate delivered. They took care of everything from getting the paperwork from the management company to negotiating with prosp...
We wasted 6 months with my first listing and broker then we found Alta Real Estate, or should we say Alta Real Estate found us. That’s the aggressive team they are, and who we wanted on my team. So we signed up. And, after they...
We first met Rick in 2001. Since then they he has helped me buy and sell several apartments for myself as well as for friends and has become a trusted source of information over the last two decades. He is always available 24/7...
Alta Real Estate, you had my back from the moment we hired you and that’s what we needed the most. Thanks, Alta Real Estate, we hope you have many more experiences like this and thrive! It certainly has shifted our life to a go...
We sold our LIC apartment with Alta Real Estate. They know the market, used an excellent photographer to showcase our apartment, and have years of experience. They are nice too!
Interesting and professional!
Rick Kelly and his team did a great job selling my Manhattan co-op. They tried to show it as much as possible, and did an excellent job following up with all the agents who showed the property or direct buyers. Rick and his as...
Rick and his team set a high bar for client service and market knowledge. Rick knows all the ins and outs. I recommend Rick if you want to get an edge in the market and take stress out of the process.
Rick was extremely helpful throughout the whole process from searching to closing. I was impressed with his level of knowledge and the amount of data he had about the market. It was a no-brainer for me to work with him given hi...
Very knowledgeable and will make sure you get the best deal possible. Strongly recommend!
Rick is an incredible real estate agent! My wife and I were first time home buyers looking for a condo in LIC. He worked around our schedule to book showings. He was extremely responsive and really put our needs first when find...
Rick is a terrific broker. I have worked with him for several years. He has a very good pulse of the market and is able to always keep a deal together. Over the years, Rick has provided me with sound advice and guidance.
Rick was the agent who sold us our condo 18 years ago. I appreciated his straightforward honesty and caring to a rare degree among real estate agents. As the current president of our condo board, I've relied on Rick for advice ...
We have used Rick Kelly and his team for several significant real estate transactions in New York City, and he has overdelivered each time. These transactions include purchases, sales, and leases of residential real estate, and...
Rick was a pleasure to work with! He actively listened to us and was always very informative during our home search. We appreciated how productive, timely, and organized he was. Highly recommend to work with Rick during your ne...
I've had the pleasure of working with Alta Real Estate in two separate incidents. I am a homeowner in Long Island City, and was seeking to rent two apartments within the same year. From the very beginning, Rick Kelly and Parker...
"Getting to yes", that's what Rick and Alta Real Estate are great at. Rick helped us to land a great apartment in Manhattan at a price we were very happy with. You could sense the trust factor Rick established with the other br...
Rick was amazing and helped us every step along the way. He was always available, patient, and answered all our questions quickly. Highly recommend going with Rick and he will help you get a great deal.
Rick is a very great agent. We’ve had the opportunity to work with Rick for over a decade and he goes above and beyond to meet our needs.
Rick is highly experienced and professional. He represented my husband and I in 3 different transactions in Manhattan over the past three years. We relied heavily on his experience and were able to successfully win bids in the ...
Rick helped me purchase my first apartment in NYC and I can confidently say that without his help, I wouldn't have found my first home. Rick not only made sure that I got to see my apartment before it went live on Streeteasy, b...
Rick worked with us on buying our first apartment. He was tireless in presenting opportunities that fit our priorities and our budget, listened carefully to our feedback on each property and factored that into our approach. He ...
Rick is the one you can trust. He sold me an apartment and led us the right way every step. In the time since I have come to work with Rick on other deals around NYC and every single time he came through. I am a real estate att...
Excellent communication, responsiveness, and service. This is the 4th time I have worked with firm and have only had great experiences. They are far superior to other firms I have worked with previously.
Rick is highly knowledgeable and we greatly enjoyed working with him during our search. We found our Brooklyn home with Rick’s help and loved it.
Always professional and prompt. Very attentive to my specific needs.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rick Kelly to purchase a new home. From the very start it has been an absolute pleasure! From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, Rick was professional. His knowledg...
Eileen consistently demonstrated kindness, helpfulness, and availability when it came to answering questions. She approached her work diligently and with a personable demeanor, ensuring to guide me through the process.
Eileen was very helpful when I was looking for my New York apartment this year. She was super communicative, followed up multiple times with me and other figures in the process, and was always prompt in her responses. She was a...
Excellent dedication to see the job through to successful closing.
Eileen Marie's professionalism was evident from first meeting through the process of closing a complex property. There were thorny issues and challenges which were addressed with excellence and positivity. I am grateful for t...
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