Alexander Kacala always knew he wanted to live one day in New York City, at least ever since he was old enough to see a Broadway show. After establishing himself as a community leader in Philadelphia, he moved to New York in 2016 to continue an esteemed career in digital journalism and media. After working as a senior editor at NBC News and the Today Show, he pivoted to a career in real estate, an industry he always has felt passionate about.

In 2022, Alexander began working with Bank Neary Real Estate overseeing digital marketing and social media for the brokerage. In 2023, he attended Fordham University for his education and soon after obtained his real estate salesperson license.

Alexander is passionate about many neighborhoods in New York, especially his home of Harlem. Whether helping someone find their first or forever home, he’s excited to help buyers or renters who are interested in planting roots in the most robust and iconic city in the United States. Or, on the other hand, sellers who are ready to get the hell out of here.

One thing is for certain: New York will always be New York, and for some, simply living here honors the dream they had for their future.

Buyer testimonial from John and Evelyn:

“When Alex was first referred to my wife and me, we had been spinning our wheels in our home search for over a year. We were four months pregnant with our first child and, after a disappointing experience with our previous agent, feeling completely jaded by the entire process.

From day one, it was clear that Alex was different. With our previous agent, we struggled to get in touch, and when we did, we felt the burden was on us to find listings that matched our criteria. In stark contrast, Alex was incredibly communicative and proactive. Before we had even met in person, he had already gathered a thoughtful selection of listings for us to explore. We went from feeling like homeownership in our native New York was out of reach to having a variety of exciting options to consider.

Even more importantly, when we found the apartment we wanted to make an offer on, Alex guided us through the notoriously frustrating and paperwork-heavy co-op board review process. While our first attempt didn’t go as planned due to some gaps in our candidacy, Alex didn’t miss a beat. He got us back into the search the very next day, and fortunately, we found an even better home.

From that point on, Alex navigated us through the ups and downs of the board process once again. Thanks to his persistence, expertise, and unwavering dedication, our family is now in the home of our dreams — and we couldn’t be more grateful.

I would highly recommend Alex to anyone seeking a skilled, supportive, and determined agent. Anyone would be lucky to have him on their side!”

Seller testimonial from Michael:

“If you’re looking for a real estate broker who combines efficiency with a genuinely caring approach, I wholeheartedly recommend Alexander Kacala of Bank Neary Real Estate Selling my two-bedroom apartment in New York City seemed daunting at first, but Alex made it a breeze. Remarkably, it only took one week to receive an offer that matched our asking price, thanks to his sharp understanding of the market.

Alex’s communication was impeccable throughout the process. He was always proactive, keeping me updated every step of the way and making sure every detail was perfect. His dedication made a typically stressful process smooth and stress-free.

I’m truly impressed by Alex’s professionalism and would eagerly work with him again. Anyone in need of a reliable and attentive real estate broker should definitely consider Alex.”

Buyer testimonial from Elisa:

“I’ll admit, I thought that real estate agents were pushy and impersonal, but Alexander Kacala of Bank Neary Real Estate was super patient with us as we took our time finding the right place; he traveled all over Brooklyn in our quest! He really got to know us personally, and never made us feel like we were wasting his time. I called Alex many times during the six months we worked together to discuss all aspects of the buying process, and he was always available to explain something, or offer advice, or even just let me be emotional!

I was also nervous about the complicated process of purchasing an HDFC, and while there were moments where it felt like too much work and stress, Alex was fantastic at calming my fears and helping us get to the next step. It is complicated, but it’s also SO worth it… there’s no way my partner and I could have found a 2-bedroom apartment or condo at the price we paid.

I was also unsure about how to get a mortgage and hire a lawyer, but Alex has put together such a fantastic community of people ready to help. I got to know Karen (banker) and Gus (lawyer) so well; at every step, I felt like they were on our side. Karen even took my calls on vacation! It’s very apparent that Alex understands the importance of genuine human connection during this process, and works hard to put together a team that is going to support his clients.

Alex showed up to every showing with a smile and a hug, talking a mile a minute. He asked all the right questions, and pointed out details we never would have noticed. When we finally decided to put in an offer (on a Saturday!), Alex worked all day to put together our offer, even contacting our banker to get an updated mortgage pre-approval letter… it’s because of Alex’s persistence that we got our offer in first, and were eventually accepted.

I can’t count the number of text messages and emails we sent back and forth from the accepted offer until closing… Alex answered every question and concern promptly and completely; we even had a zoom call at 10pm one night because that’s the only time I could meet to go over our Board package! The entire time, I felt like I had someone on my team, checking in on all the moving parts, making sure everything was running smoothly. Alex was also very transparent; when he had a different client interested in the same apartment as us, he was very up front and informed us immediately; he also made sure that we were copied on pertinent emails, and left off of emails that would have caused us unnecessary anxiety! At the end of this extremely long and complicated process, I felt like I had made a true friend, who just happened to have also spent many, many hours helping me buy a co-op!”

Buyer testimonial from Cassie & Neal:

“This past winter my wife and I started our home buying journey. At first we were extremely intimidated by the whole process and realized a buyers agent would be the correct way to go. Hearing friends and family talk about previous experiences also added to our stress. Luckily we found Alexander Kacala of Bank Neary Real Estate, an agent who truly cares about his clients satisfaction. Alex provided a personal experience through the whole process, guiding us through every step!

Alex is well versed in the apartment buying process and it truly shows. He was very diligent whenever a slight snag occurred, responding to any email, text or call pertaining to the sale almost immediately. Alex was on top of our deal all the way till the end where he even showed up to closing and fought on our behalf to make sure we closed.

In the beginning of our new home search we were kind of put off by a lot of other brokers. We found most of them to be fairly pushy and not at all concerned with my thoughts on my potential future home. Alex really acted as a friend! He really listened and was concerned with our opinion on the matter. We could ask him honest questions and get honest answers.

One of the best parts of buying a new home is how much you actually end up learning throughout the whole process. One of the biggest things we learned was how helpful it really can be to use a buyers agent. Having someone like Alex on our side really helped us get exactly what we wanted out of our real estate transaction. We couldn’t be happier! Thank you, Alex!”