Lazar Ilic
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
FIND Real Estate
5 West 37th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Lazar Ilic is a senior sales agent and principle of Spire’s corporate relocation subsidiary, CRG. Lazar's extraordinary real estate career is a master class in perseverance – beginning in Serbia and culminating with his own successful enterprise. Trained at the famed Strategic Marketing Research Institute in Serbia, Lazar had already consulted for Fortune 500 companies and political leaders by his 21st birthday. Yet it wasn’t until his decade-long quest to immigrate to New York City, including weighty legal and financial setbacks, that Lazar truly showed what he was made of. With merely $500 and a dream, Lazar grabbed his golden Visa to New York and built an international network of top knowledge brokers, owners, and investors – even United Nations insiders – netting 'Page Six' worthy deals, a record 1,000 closings in 7 years, and a near flawless client retention rate. “Since founding CRG our core philosophy has been grounded in the belief that our clients' needs are of paramount importance and our sole business is managing our clients' assets on their behalf. My clients count on me for no-nonsense leadership," explains Lazar. "It is my business to deliver smart, seamless solutions that enrich their lives." With an improbable journey and an unflagging track record, it seems there is nothing he can’t deliver.
My listings
My testimonials
Lazar helped us find the very apartment of our dreams, and made the whole experience smoother and more pleasant than any real estate encounter in the past 26 years in NY. He is by far the most professional and honest broker we have worked with. He listened carefully to all our hopes and concerns - nothing we asked for was dismissed or ignored. Tremendous human touch, and outstanding focus to get us across the finish line in the quickest and nicest possible way. Cannot recommend him enough.…
Oliver Ivanisi, Renter
07/31/2013
Lazar was super helpful in our search to find an apartment. We first met him when we were looking at a listing from Street Easy. The apartment wasn't quite right for us and we told him everything we were looking for. The apartment he showed us next was the one. Lazar is incredibly communicative and open about every part of the process from finding an apartment to signing the lease. I would highly recommend him in your apartment hunt! We couldn't have had a better overall experience.…
Caitlin Grossjung, Renter
03/14/2019
Lazar responds and act promptly to get the best suited apartment for your needs. Very detail oriented, provided many listings for you based on your needs and is flexible on scheduling viewings. Easy to reach and communicate. Very friendly and helpful to get you through the lease signing process.…
Shannon C., Renter
02/14/2019
Lazar and Lubi contacted me about a listing that didn't go through with the original renter and wanted to know if I was still interested. They were able to show the apartment immediately and they even came in on Christmas Eve to get the rental/approval application started. Everything went very smoothly!…
Melissa Hlawson, Renter
02/10/2019
I had a great experience renting apartment with Lazar. We've got a very competitive price for an apartment at that time. Lazar helped with all paperwork easy and worry-free. We've got approved immediately. Enjoyed the whole process.…
Alga G., Renter
01/13/2019
Lazar is very nice, approachable, and kept us updated on progress of our application. He also took us to a spot to grab a drink and talked for a bit! Very personable. Would rate him 10 out of 5 stars if I could. I would definitely contact him in the future!…
Lloyd Alcala, Renter
09/01/2018
My husband and I are so thankful that we worked with Lazar. Finding an apartment in NYC is no easy task. This was the first time we worked with a broker and could not be more pleased with the result.…
Kelly Jo, Renter
07/06/2018
Lazar was an excellent real estate agent. He worked with me throughout to make sure we could close the deal. He was a great assistance with my co-op package, which I found out that most local Forest Hills agents will not do for your. I'm very fortunate to have had Lazar represent me and with the utmost regards I recommend him to others.…
Matt L., Property Owner
04/09/2019
When my fiancé and I were moving to New York City for the first time, Lazar helped us navigate the daunting and stressful real estate market. He made the process of finding the perfect apartment within our criteria and price range very easy and enjoyable. He walked us through every step of the way from sending us the best listings and showing us places around the city, to making sure all of the paperwork was filled out correctly. It's easy to tell that Lazar really cares about his clients.…
Josh Rise, Renter
08/08/2017
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Lazar. Any obstacle that came our way, he found the fastest most efficient solution. He made the stressful process of renting our first apartment very easy and worked well with our situation, accommodating to any needs we had. Super friendly, optimistic, and a fantastic problem solver.…
Torik Raese, Renter
04/05/2017
Lazar is just one of those people who can't help but give 110%, and doesn't stop trying to help in every way he can. The deal was complicated and time- sensitive, and he just made it happen. A terrific agent and person.…
Robert Mann, Property Owner
02/24/2017
Lazar was great in helping my boyfriend and I find our first apartment. He was reliable and extremely honest with the situation of the current people living in the apartment and kept us updated every step of the way. We will definitely be recommending him to any friends or family looking for apartments in the area.…
Gillian Krystal, Renter
06/05/2016
Their team acted quickly and found me apartment I was looking for in day and signed a lease in record time. Recommended to all that need to solve housing rentals in area professionally and quickly.…
misirlic, Renter
09/17/2015
Lazar demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and integrity from the initial contact to closing the deal on our apartment. He made what could be a stressful experience of looking for an apartment on a tight schedule a breeze! The communication was excellent, which kept us calm and informed all the way through the process. The apartment turned out to be EXACTLY what we were looking for. Couldn't ask for more!…
Yevgenia Davidoff, Renter
08/15/2013
Lazar helped us find the very apartment of our dreams, and made the whole experience smoother and more pleasant than any real estate encounter in the past 26 years in NY. He is by far the most professional and honest broker we have worked with. He listened carefully to all our hopes and concerns - nothing we asked for was dismissed or ignored. Tremendous human touch, and outstanding focus to get us across the finish line in the quickest and nicest possible way. Cannot recommend him enough.…
Oliver Ivanisi, Renter
07/31/2013
Lazar was super helpful in our search to find an apartment. We first met him when we were looking at a listing from Street Easy. The apartment wasn't quite right for us and we told him everything we were looking for. The apartment he showed us next was the one. Lazar is incredibly communicative and open about every part of the process from finding an apartment to signing the lease. I would highly recommend him in your apartment hunt! We couldn't have had a better overall experience.…
Caitlin Grossjung, Renter
03/14/2019
Lazar responds and act promptly to get the best suited apartment for your needs. Very detail oriented, provided many listings for you based on your needs and is flexible on scheduling viewings. Easy to reach and communicate. Very friendly and helpful to get you through the lease signing process.…
Shannon C., Renter
02/14/2019
Lazar and Lubi contacted me about a listing that didn't go through with the original renter and wanted to know if I was still interested. They were able to show the apartment immediately and they even came in on Christmas Eve to get the rental/approval application started. Everything went very smoothly!…
Melissa Hlawson, Renter
02/10/2019
I had a great experience renting apartment with Lazar. We've got a very competitive price for an apartment at that time. Lazar helped with all paperwork easy and worry-free. We've got approved immediately. Enjoyed the whole process.…
Alga G., Renter
01/13/2019
Lazar is very nice, approachable, and kept us updated on progress of our application. He also took us to a spot to grab a drink and talked for a bit! Very personable. Would rate him 10 out of 5 stars if I could. I would definitely contact him in the future!…
Lloyd Alcala, Renter
09/01/2018
My husband and I are so thankful that we worked with Lazar. Finding an apartment in NYC is no easy task. This was the first time we worked with a broker and could not be more pleased with the result.…
Kelly Jo, Renter
07/06/2018
Lazar was an excellent real estate agent. He worked with me throughout to make sure we could close the deal. He was a great assistance with my co-op package, which I found out that most local Forest Hills agents will not do for your. I'm very fortunate to have had Lazar represent me and with the utmost regards I recommend him to others.…
Matt L., Property Owner
04/09/2019
When my fiancé and I were moving to New York City for the first time, Lazar helped us navigate the daunting and stressful real estate market. He made the process of finding the perfect apartment within our criteria and price range very easy and enjoyable. He walked us through every step of the way from sending us the best listings and showing us places around the city, to making sure all of the paperwork was filled out correctly. It's easy to tell that Lazar really cares about his clients.…
Josh Rise, Renter
08/08/2017
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Lazar. Any obstacle that came our way, he found the fastest most efficient solution. He made the stressful process of renting our first apartment very easy and worked well with our situation, accommodating to any needs we had. Super friendly, optimistic, and a fantastic problem solver.…
Torik Raese, Renter
04/05/2017
Lazar is just one of those people who can't help but give 110%, and doesn't stop trying to help in every way he can. The deal was complicated and time- sensitive, and he just made it happen. A terrific agent and person.…
Robert Mann, Property Owner
02/24/2017
Lazar was great in helping my boyfriend and I find our first apartment. He was reliable and extremely honest with the situation of the current people living in the apartment and kept us updated every step of the way. We will definitely be recommending him to any friends or family looking for apartments in the area.…
Gillian Krystal, Renter
06/05/2016
Their team acted quickly and found me apartment I was looking for in day and signed a lease in record time. Recommended to all that need to solve housing rentals in area professionally and quickly.…
misirlic, Renter
09/17/2015
Lazar demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and integrity from the initial contact to closing the deal on our apartment. He made what could be a stressful experience of looking for an apartment on a tight schedule a breeze! The communication was excellent, which kept us calm and informed all the way through the process. The apartment turned out to be EXACTLY what we were looking for. Couldn't ask for more!…
Yevgenia Davidoff, Renter
08/15/2013
Lazar helped us find the very apartment of our dreams, and made the whole experience smoother and more pleasant than any real estate encounter in the past 26 years in NY. He is by far the most professional and honest broker we have worked with. He listened carefully to all our hopes and concerns - nothing we asked for was dismissed or ignored. Tremendous human touch, and outstanding focus to get us across the finish line in the quickest and nicest possible way. Cannot recommend him enough.…
Oliver Ivanisi, Renter
07/31/2013
