Success stories

“We thank Stephen Cohen from The Sotheby’s International Realty team for making our lake home sale a reality and for his dedication to providing an exceptional experience. We completely trusted him, especially since we were in Alaska for much of the transaction. Stephen was incredibly responsive, conducted thorough research, and devised creative strategies to market our home effectively. Stephen consistently went above and beyond during the offer, counteroffer, sale, and closing processes. His care and professionalism were crucial to our success. Throughout the process, we felt like family and were guided every step of the way, which was incredibly important to us.”

“We are so lucky to have found Amanda Howard Realty and getting the privilege to work with Stephen Cohen. Such an amazing company, and he is an amazing guy! From the first late night phone call throughout months of hurdles and setbacks due to having to sell before buying, being in another state on top of that, it was a crazy ride but Stephen stayed by our side the entire time being positive and letting us know he would make sure we find the perfect house here in Alabama when it came time, and sure enough, he did! It is surreal! We are in a brand-new big home, on two acres with a pond! We are probably the pickiest couple on the planet and the list of ''wants" and ''not wants'' wasn't even a problem for this guy, because he really cares about his clients and he works long hours for you. Words truly can't describe how thankful we are and if you are searching for the real one, give him a call. He's so fun and easy to talk to and confident and has an entire team of the best Sotheby’s realtors and lenders and their social networking is unbeatable!”

“We had the pleasure of working with an exceptional real estate agent, Stephen Cohen, who made the home-buying process a breeze. His expertise, dedication, and keen eye for detail ensured that we found the perfect house. We actually made an offer on the first house we toured. He listened attentively to our needs and preferences, guided us through every step with clear and timely communication, and negotiated skillfully on our behalf. His knowledge of the market and commitment to client satisfaction was truly impressive, making this a seamless and enjoyable experience. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in this important journey.”

“I cannot say enough good about Stephen Cohen! We met Stephen because the Realtor we contacted to help us buy/sell, Jessica Daviston, is out of Birmingham (LAH Sotheby’s) and due to some certain rules between the areas, she teamed up with Stephen and we are so lucky she did! Stephen was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful from the beginning and stuck with us through a lot of mess at the end. We appreciate the “full service” real estate from Stephen and literally wouldn’t have made it without his help! I highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking for a Realtor in Huntsville or the Shoals!”

“Thank you, Stephen Cohen, for an outstanding home/farm purchase experience. You were our man on the ground as we made our purchase from another state. Going the extra mile by making trips to the property every step of the way, to being available any day at any time. We appreciated your knowledge and being a true professional. Thanks again for helping so much in making our dream come true!”

“Stephen was an exceptional example of thoroughness, with great care and detail when working with my daughter and first-time homebuyer, Anna Kate Jones! Although we did not always agree, I could count on Stephen to explain each step of the process with Anna Kate and myself. In parenting, the process is to "teach" and not "do" for young adults and Stephen not only appreciated the direction but embraced the concept and was a true team player pulling for Anna Kate's success. He definitely went above and beyond my expectations with allowing her to experience the process and gifting her the confidence to make decisions as a first-time homebuyer. His generosity at closing was 'Top in Class" with what is now, a vague, casual realtor world as many buyers are just another number in the game. Stephen, I genuinely appreciate working with you and believe you to be honorable, kind and truly lead out in front for your clients. You worked hard for this review and totally deserve it!”

“I had a great experience buying my first home with the help of my realtor Stephen Cohen! He was very patient and explained everything to me in great detail since it was my first home and there was alot of the steps of the process I didn’t fully understand. He communicated very well with me and my mother who was helping me as well! I would recommend him to anyone! He is a great guy overall but also a great realtor! Thanks Stephen!”

“Our experience buying a house in the Huntsville area was seamless and enjoyable thanks to our realtor, Stephen Cohen. We felt supported and continue to feel that we are a priority which is HUGE when one is relocating to a new place. He advocated for what we needed, followed through completely, and helped us find our dream home. I randomly found him from an online search and now would recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a home in the area.”

“My husband and I worked with Stephen Cohen when buying our home. We were not from the state and had never been to the area, so we relied on Stephen to help us find the neighborhood that best met our vibe requirements. And then a home that met our needs. He was thorough in getting to know what we liked and disliked and was a great advocate when it came to working with the Sellers Agents. He listened to our needs and wants and always made those his top priority. UPDATE: We closed on our house months later when it was done being built, and everything went great. I'm happy we went with Stephen Cohen at Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty.”

“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Stephen Cohen to sell our properties. From start to finish, he demonstrated professionalism and dedication. He was always available to answer questions and provide valuable advice along the way. Thanks to Stephen’s hard word and dedication we received multiple offers and was able to close quickly! I highly recommend Stephen & Amanda Howard to anyone looking to buy or sell. They are the best in the business!”

“Stephen Cohen was a dream to work with! He was on top of everything and helped with anything we needed. I won't ever use another realtor other than Stephen, and I can't recommend him enough! We met a realtor and walked away with a friend.”

“Stephen Cohen was our agent. He was amazing throughout the whole home buying experience. It felt we were working with a friend. We are new to the area. Stephen was so helpful, us all the options such as different cities, different types of homes (new home builds or older, we didn’t know exactly what we were looking for). Even with all the issues/mishaps we had in our move down here, he was there to listen/help. We found our house, and with his help (issues with the loan people and my husband not being on the same page) we were able to close on the expected closing date. If we have to sell/buy another home (knock on wood, that we don’t have to), we would use Stephen again as our agent. Also, when my parents move out, they will be contacting him to use as their agent.”

“Amanda Howard Sotheby’s worked hard for the sale and their efforts paid off. Without Stephen Cohen staying right on the pulse this one would not have happened. I recommend you check them out if you are looking to buy or sale a home in the Shoals area.”

“My experience with Sotheby's was exceptionally positive. Especially with my agent Stephen Cohen, their professionalism and tailored guidance made finding my home a seamless process. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a trusted partner in their real estate journey.”

“Stephen Cohen has a heart of Gold and is very protective of his clients. He trusts his instincts and makes sure that his clients understand the whole process of selling and/or buying. He is such a pleasure to work with.”

“Highly recommend Stephen! We were moving in from out of state and he made the whole process easy for us. He was always available and super responsive even after closing.”

“Stephen is one of the most professional and relatable realtors we’ve had the pleasure of working with! His communication is timely and impeccable and his patience is outstanding! He advocates on our behalf the entire transaction and we will certainly be future customers again!”

“I consider myself a very hard person to deal with! It took me two years to find dream home … thank you Stephen”

“I would say Stephen, he’s the best.”

“We had the pleasure of working with Stephen Cohen to purchase our retirement home. At each step in the process, Stephen came through with his commitment to excellence. He is professional, responsive, and very personable. Shopping for a home from across the country is challenging, but Stephen made it seem effortless. His negotiation skills are first-rate. He went out of his way to ensure every detail was taken care of, from arranging inspections to addressing all of our questions. The search for and purchase of our dream home was a pleasantly successful experience, thanks to Stephen.”

“Stephen Cohen with Amanda Howard Sotheby's International Realty has been very helpful and professional in finding a home for us. He reviewed property, kept in touch regularly, and listened to our requests for a home. We highly recommend him for a realtor in the Shoals and Huntsville area.”

“Stephen Cohen with Amanda Howard Sotheby's International Realty has been very helpful and professional in finding a home for us. He reviewed property, kept in touch regularly, and listened to our requests for a home. We highly recommend him for a realtor in the Shoals and Huntsville area.”

“Stephen Cohen from the very first call, was on top of it and made feel comfortable and confident he was our realtor. After we finally got moved to Alabama. He and his team made us part of their family and it was great working with them all. We purchased a home from them and maybe do it again sometime. We want to thank the whole company for all their help.”

“My husband and I are moving from NY to AL and we are so lucky to have Steven Cohen as our realtor! We are not familiar with the area and from day 1 he has went above and beyond to not only help us find our home but shared his knowledge and sincere advice along the way. Our experience was more than just going from home to home and we are so appreciative of that! We are very excited to make the move down and with Stephen's help we are confident we picked the right area. Thank you!!”

“Stephen C. did great being our realtor. He cares like he is your family. Highly recommend him for any purchase of a home. Fast professional and so sweet was his entire team and his self. Our home is great and we are happy to have them help our family make this happen.”

“Stephen Cohen was very helpful; He took the time to explain the world of buying and selling homes and took the time to research areas for me and made sure he was available any day and time for questions. He took the time to allow you to explore the towns you look at to get a better idea of where you will be living.”

“Working with Andy Dugger and Stephen Cohen in Huntsville AL has been an absolutely pleasure. My wife and I are out of state investors but we couldn't be happier working with the Amanda Howard team. Andy is a highly skilled investor-friendly agent who has brought value to us early by evaluating properties and making recommendations based on renovation budgets and after-repair property value estimates. Stephen is a high-touch caring agent that goes the extra mile to ensure communication and execution is perfect. They make a great team and looking forward to doing many more of these with them. Thanks guys! -Eric & Jackie”