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Queens real estate since 2004

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Julia Shildkret & Lena Metelev

Licensed NY brokers · Serving Queens since 2004

Client reviews

Nazim Mohammed

She makes the process extremely easy

Lena was extremely prompt, professional, and helpful. Very responsive too. She helped my mom list her house for sale in Fresh Meadows. I highly recommend working with her as your agent. She brought expert photographers for the staging photos, recommended excellent attorneys, and negotiates really well with buyers.

Fresh Meadows
Dorothy Stanley

We could not have chosen a better person

Lena was the best! She worked with my family to sell my mother's house. She did her absolute best for us and was great at communicating throughout the process. She was also very kind and respectful of my mother's position in selling a house she lived in for over 60 years.

Queens
Artem Isak

She'll get the deal done

Lena is highly knowledgeable and super responsive whenever I called or texted her. She helped me with the purchase of my first home and made the process very simple. If you're looking to buy or sell then you should definitely have Lena represent you.

Queens

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Meet the founders

Portrait of Lena Metelev

Lena Metelev

Broker-Owner

20+Years experience
5.0Zillow rating

NY #10491213237

Over 20 years guiding Queens families through residential and commercial transactions.

Portrait of Julia Shildkret

Julia Shildkret

Associate Broker

1988Career started
2004Boutique office founded

NY Associate Broker

Founder of the boutique brokerage; now consulting and mentoring the next generation.

0+Years serving Queens
0+Transactions closed
0.0/5Zillow team rating
0Neighborhoods served
Our commitment

Local expertise

  • 20+ years serving Northeast Queens
  • Office on Union Turnpike since 2004
  • Deep knowledge of every neighborhood we serve

High-touch service

  • Responsive agents who answer calls and texts promptly
  • Personalized guidance for every client
  • 5.0 Zillow team rating with 130+ reviews

Proven results

  • 580+ transactions closed by our team
  • Recognized by WSJ and Real Trends top 250
  • Expert staging and marketing referrals

Full-service brokerage

  • Residential and commercial properties
  • Buyer, seller, landlord, and tenant representation
  • Complimentary home valuations
The difference

Typical agencies

  • Generic national marketing templates
  • Slow response times and call centers
  • Agents who don't know your block
  • One-size-fits-all pricing advice

Julia & Lena Metelev

  • Boutique Queens brokerage since 2004
  • Direct access to your agent by phone or text
  • Neighborhood specialists who live and work here
  • Data-driven pricing with personal attention
How it works

01

Consultation

Tell us your goals — buying, selling, or renting. We listen first and build a plan around your timeline and budget.

02

Market strategy

We analyze comparable sales, local trends, and your property's strengths to set the right price and search criteria.

03

Showings & marketing

Professional photography, MLS exposure, and targeted showings put your property — or your search — in front of the right audience.

04

Negotiation & closing

We negotiate on your behalf, coordinate attorneys and inspectors, and stay engaged through closing day.

Testimonials

She makes the process extremely easy

Lena was extremely prompt, professional, and helpful. Very responsive too. She helped my mom list her house for sale in Fresh Meadows. I highly recommend working with her as your agent. She brought expert photographers for the staging photos, recommended excellent attorneys, and negotiates really well with buyers.

Nazim Mohammed · Fresh Meadows

We could not have chosen a better person

Lena was the best! She worked with my family to sell my mother's house. She did her absolute best for us and was great at communicating throughout the process. She was also very kind and respectful of my mother's position in selling a house she lived in for over 60 years.

Dorothy Stanley · Queens

She'll get the deal done

Lena is highly knowledgeable and super responsive whenever I called or texted her. She helped me with the purchase of my first home and made the process very simple. If you're looking to buy or sell then you should definitely have Lena represent you.

Artem Isak · Queens

A memorable home-buying journey

We had the pleasure of working with Lena during our recent home purchase, and we couldn't be happier. From the very beginning, Lena demonstrated exceptional professionalism, knowledge, and dedication. She was always available to answer our questions and went above and beyond.

Anna Lin · Queens

Sold our condo at a very good price

Lena did an awesome job helping us sell our condo at a very good price. She's very familiar with the market and the property. She's also friendly and very responsive, helping communicate and resolve issues between me and the buyer.

Jiaqui Zhou · Queens

Negotiated the price we wanted

We had the pleasure of working with Lena to purchase a property and couldn't be happier. She negotiated a price that we wanted to pay because of her expertise. Throughout the entire process, she was responsive and always available to answer any questions.

Gaurav Lall · Queens

She makes the process extremely easy

Lena was extremely prompt, professional, and helpful. Very responsive too. She helped my mom list her house for sale in Fresh Meadows. I highly recommend working with her as your agent. She brought expert photographers for the staging photos, recommended excellent attorneys, and negotiates really well with buyers.

Nazim Mohammed · Fresh Meadows

We could not have chosen a better person

Lena was the best! She worked with my family to sell my mother's house. She did her absolute best for us and was great at communicating throughout the process. She was also very kind and respectful of my mother's position in selling a house she lived in for over 60 years.

Dorothy Stanley · Queens

She'll get the deal done

Lena is highly knowledgeable and super responsive whenever I called or texted her. She helped me with the purchase of my first home and made the process very simple. If you're looking to buy or sell then you should definitely have Lena represent you.

Artem Isak · Queens

A memorable home-buying journey

We had the pleasure of working with Lena during our recent home purchase, and we couldn't be happier. From the very beginning, Lena demonstrated exceptional professionalism, knowledge, and dedication. She was always available to answer our questions and went above and beyond.

Anna Lin · Queens

Sold our condo at a very good price

Lena did an awesome job helping us sell our condo at a very good price. She's very familiar with the market and the property. She's also friendly and very responsive, helping communicate and resolve issues between me and the buyer.

Jiaqui Zhou · Queens

Negotiated the price we wanted

We had the pleasure of working with Lena to purchase a property and couldn't be happier. She negotiated a price that we wanted to pay because of her expertise. Throughout the entire process, she was responsive and always available to answer any questions.

Gaurav Lall · Queens

Lena is a gem

Before my father passed away, he specifically advised me to use this real estate agency. Lena was patient, professional and open to any concerns and questions we had. During the entire time it took to get all papers resolved, Lena checked in with us. She answered her phone immediately even if it interfered with her personal commitments.

Vivian Lobel · Queens

Several excellent offers within days

Lena Metelev was a delight to work with when we were ready to sell a home in Hillcrest. She did a great job of marketing the home, including pricing it right, and we had several excellent offers within days of listing the house. She also referred us to a staging and clear-out business, which was extremely helpful.

Anne Neiwirth · Hillcrest

Julie was the best in the industry

Julie was the best in the industry. She was with us with every step of the process. I recommend her to anyone who needs a home.

Julie Niyazov client · Oakland Gardens

Lena did a great job for us

Lena did a great job for us in selling our house. She was always accessible. Her Russian skills were invaluable during our transaction.

Oakland Gardens seller · Oakland Gardens

Excellent experience with this broker

Excellent experience! I am glad I chose this broker and her fine team. She understands the market, and helped me prepare the house for sale. Everyone was highly responsive and trustworthy.

Gregg · Fresh Meadows

Julia was professional and caring

Julia was professional, extremely knowledgeable and caring. My mom had passed away and I was the executor of the estate. Julia was there for every step — from listing the house, marketing the house to the closing. I highly recommend Julia for any real estate needs.

Gregg · Fresh Meadows

Lena is a gem

Before my father passed away, he specifically advised me to use this real estate agency. Lena was patient, professional and open to any concerns and questions we had. During the entire time it took to get all papers resolved, Lena checked in with us. She answered her phone immediately even if it interfered with her personal commitments.

Vivian Lobel · Queens

Several excellent offers within days

Lena Metelev was a delight to work with when we were ready to sell a home in Hillcrest. She did a great job of marketing the home, including pricing it right, and we had several excellent offers within days of listing the house. She also referred us to a staging and clear-out business, which was extremely helpful.

Anne Neiwirth · Hillcrest

Julie was the best in the industry

Julie was the best in the industry. She was with us with every step of the process. I recommend her to anyone who needs a home.

Julie Niyazov client · Oakland Gardens

Lena did a great job for us

Lena did a great job for us in selling our house. She was always accessible. Her Russian skills were invaluable during our transaction.

Oakland Gardens seller · Oakland Gardens

Excellent experience with this broker

Excellent experience! I am glad I chose this broker and her fine team. She understands the market, and helped me prepare the house for sale. Everyone was highly responsive and trustworthy.

Gregg · Fresh Meadows

Julia was professional and caring

Julia was professional, extremely knowledgeable and caring. My mom had passed away and I was the executor of the estate. Julia was there for every step — from listing the house, marketing the house to the closing. I highly recommend Julia for any real estate needs.

Gregg · Fresh Meadows
Questions

We specialize in Northeast Queens including Fresh Meadows, Flushing, Hollis Hills, Bayside, Jamaica Estates, Oakland Gardens, Holliswood, and Bellerose. Our office is located at 187-24 Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows.

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