The Dawson | Varvara Team

Setting a New Standard of Excellence in New York Real Estate

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The Dawson | Varvara Team

Led by industry veterans Steve Dawson and Robert Varvara, the Dawson l Varvara Team is setting a new standard of excellence in New York real estate rooted in responsive, trustworthy service and well-rounded market knowledge.

Servicing Manhattan and Brooklyn, the group offers decades of combined experience across multiple industry segments, which allows them to provide a level of service that is unique, reliable and in demand.

THE DAWSON | VARVARA TEAM

#36

Ranked for Sales Vol in NY for a Medium Size Team

#77

Ranked for # of Transactions in NY for a Medium Size Team

25+

Collective Years in Real Estate

1,000+

Transactions

13

Median Days on Market

$1.6B

in Total Sales to Date

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Rob was incredibly helpful with finding us the perfect rental apartment. He is professional, incredibly knowledgeable and conducts his business with a very warm and personable manner. He was always available and went above and beyond our expectations.
As anyone who's bought or sold a home already knows, the process can be a difficult one. Fraught with uncertainty and second thoughts and "if only." But from the moment my wife Elena and I met Steve Dawson we knew we would be in excellent hands, and he and his team more than justified that expectation. I could go on at length but won't; the long and short of it is that everything we hoped for came to pass, every detail was attended to, and all expectations met. Further, it was flat-out fun; I happily look forward to looking back on this.
I had a tight timeline to rent out my apartment in the Union Square area. Brian and team were extremely professional and efficient. They always provided me updates as I needed but never bombarded me with things. It felt as if I didn't have to lift a finger to get the place rented out on time. Thanks again for everything!
Worked with DVT for about a year on my NYC apartment and DVT did a great job negotiating on my behalf. Very knowledgeable about the market, concessions, and was very patient with all questions. Did not feel rushed until the right apartment was found! Highly recommended to anyone!
Steve has been my agent for years and recently helped me purchase a new co-op. His knowledge of the market and the issues involved with co-ops made my deal work. I could not be happier with the service and responsiveness during my search. He remained an important resource as I close the deal and plan a renovation. It's a great team that Steve has put together and I recommend it without reservation!
Steve, Brian, Lydia and entire Compass team were the epitome of professionalism and competence. They navigated us through the entire process and such skill and grace. Plus they were wonderful to spend time with, they became like family. They are have incredible connections with all the resources we needed (attorneys, insurance brokers, repair people, moving and equipment services, etc.) so we never felt lost and the purchase went very smoothly. I would highly recommend them for your NYC real estate needs.
My wife and I had the pleasure to work with Rob and his team on a variety of transactions. Rob consistently puts his client's best interest first. In an industry that is translucent at best, Rob provides insight, intelligence, and patience at the most crucial moments. You'd be hard-pressed to be better served than working this team.
Brandon was unbelievably attentive, patient, and hard-working throughout the entire rental search process. He listened to exactly what I wanted, found apartments quickly that fit all of my criteria, and never made me feel rushed or pressured. He was a wonderful person and Realtor® to work with, and I would recommend him to any friend searching for a rental or condo to buy in New York City.
I recently had the pleasure of partnering with Rob and Billy to help sell my 1-bedroom apartment. They were organized, transparent, and methodical regarding how we approached the listing. They never sugarcoated anything, especially with the current market conditions, which I really appreciated, and did their absolute best to make it a smooth and seamless process (and they succeeded!). I highly recommend DVT if you are looking to buy and/or sell.
I had the extraordinary pleasure of working with Steve and Brandon on both the sale of my coop in Gramercy and the purchase of my new home in Greenwich Village. Both the sale and purchase were complicated for a variety of reasons (welcome to coop ownership in NYC!) but they provided sage guidance and helped set expectations throughout the process. Equally, if not more, importantly, beyond their skills as realtors, they're both extremely ethical, affable and fun to spend time with. All of which makes a potentially daunting process so much more enjoyable! They have my heartfelt gratitude and loyalty for the excellent work they do and the good cheer they bring along the way! They come with my highest recommendation!

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Above all, our team is a guiding force for clients, acting as true partners and advisors in a way that makes buyers, sellers, developers, and landlords feel respected and well cared for during every step of the process.

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