Look no further when 'shopping' for an excellent realtor for sales and rentals! I have complete…read morefaith and trust in Jacqui Kelter of All Points Properties, an independent and woman-owned business. Over several years, I have worked with Jacqui: She has helped me find great tenants for my rental (not an easy task) and recently helped me sell that property as I downsize. Jacqui knows the market inside and out and helps you maximize the sales value ($$) of your home. She has a keen eye for making your place look its best AKA helping you to facilitate a quick and lucrative sale. She has a no-nonsense attitude which I so appreciate. Jacqui is meticulous, client-focused and works well with others ON YOUR BEHALF. Jacqui is an extremely hard worker FOR YOU and not a cookie-cutter realtor: She is not one of hundreds of names listed under a huge bureaucratic agency. I recommend her highly without hesitation. Susan C., Brookline

Jacqui was a dream to work with! I found a listing on Craigslist and was in desperate need to move…read moreinto a new apartment. Long story short, the unit I was in was not the safest - my landlord was not only reneging on the Lease, but also had a criminal wrap sheet that left me sleeping with pepper spray by my bed. Jacqui was very understanding of my situation and worked with me to view the Craigslist unit, problem solve the safety concerns I had and was a wonderful intermediate between myself and the units property owner. She really worked hard to make sure that I my concerns were addressed and that I felt safe! Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to move into the unit; I eventually had to move out of state due to worsening concerns about my safety with my Landlord. But I am so happy that I had a realtor like Jacqui in my corner to help me find and secure an apartment I loved. She was very professional, friendly and a real go-getter!

Professional and easy to work with. Communication was clear and quick…read more Highly recommend!

Anthony Bruno is a hard-working, knowledgeable, friendly, detail-oriented realtor who truly…read moreunderstands the ins and outs of the Boston real estate market and can "get it done"! He helped a group of 5 find campus housing located exactly where they wanted to be, in the price range they could afford (no easy task, for sure). He knows a great deal about management companies in the area including which are best in terms of responsiveness and overall property care. I wish we had found Anthony while our older daughter was a student in Boston. It would have made her and her roommates' lives SO much easier! Thanks again, Anthony! We truly appreciated working with you.

We had to put my Mother in law into a nursing home and sell her home that she had lived in for over…read more50 years. we couldn't even Fathom how to start the difficult process of cleaning out and staging the house. We hired Janice Macdonald as a realtor. She helped us every step of the way. With her guidance and knowledge she made a difficult process so much easier. The home was "old style" With great bones. She took care of everything to get the house ready. We had several offers almost immediately and the house sold quickly. We couldn't of done it without her! If I could Gove a 100 stars I would. Thank you!!!

Lucas is the best, look no further! I recently moved to Boston from the west coast, and was pretty…read moreoverwhelmed by the very different housing market. I was nervous about realtor fees (we don't have these in Seattle) and found a place, prior to my arrival, via Craigslist. Upon arrival I realized it was a complete dump, leaving me homeless, on a budget, and with two days to find a place before the first. After spending five hours viewing six places around boston no human being should ever live in, talking to three sketchy agents, and calling over sixteen realtors (who literally laughed out loud when I told them my budget/location) I wandered into Encore Realty and met Lucas. I had zero expectations, figured I would only be shown properties outside my budget, but also basically had nothing left to lose at this point. Lucas, despite being on his way out of the office, sat down and discussed options with me. Even though I'm a student on a budget, he took me seriously and addressed all of my concerns. He was incredibly professional, honest, helpful, and made me a priority. Instead of laughing at my budget, he found me a number of places within it, which we planned to view that afternoon. Before I even got a chance to see them, he managed to get me a viewing for a place that had just opened up and had a large number of people who wanted to also see it and sign a lease. I got to view it before any of them, and had a lease signed and deposit down by that afternoon. I ended up with a beautiful little studio (no roommates!), fully furnished, with a great landlady, in a prime location, all utilities included, and below budget! After hearing countless horror stories from other people I know about realtors/unfair fees/bad apartments, I'm so happy that I met Lucas and ended up with an amazing place to live! I can't recommend him enough!

Lucas is a great agent and professional to work with! I moved to Boston from the west coast and had…read morea day to look for an apartment. I let him know in advance my preferences and amenities I was looking for. He didn't waste my time as he knew exactly where to take me. I was also impressed with his knowledge of the city and all the various neighborhoods. Lucas is very honest, kind and has a great sense of humor. In fact, I don't think I ever had so much fun looking at apartments. The building that I live in now still asks how he is doing! I was most impressed with Lucas's responsiveness. Dealing with logistics while being on the opposite coast was never an issue. Lucas was quick to email or call me right back to make sure I got the place I wanted. He made a very challenging and quick transition, so much easier. Lucas is the best and I would highly recommend him! He will go above and beyond for you!

Check the "Reviews not currently recommended" before hiring this company! You'll find story after…read morestory corroborating mine. The hits keep on coming from RPM, even two years after we fired them. Turns out the tenant they "vetted" so thoroughly had been evicted before she was recommended by RPM as a tenant for my property. We only found out because we had to evict her and had to hire a lawyer, who immediately saw that she had been evicted previously. RPM response? "Well she paid for two years, didn't she?" No shame that they withheld critical information of previous evictions. Don't say you weren't warned about RPM, because I'm telling you now. They can't be trusted, not with one nickel of your money or property.

It's been 6 months using Real Property Management. From day one they have been professional and…read moreinformative. They have helped us get our rental portfolio in order. Because of their excellent service, they make it easier to be a landlord and now we can add on more rentals to our portfolio.

Wendie Palermo and her husband David are godsends. I have OCD. Not the kind where someone says "hey…read moreI'm ocd and a neat freak", but literally have it. Where individuals who come to our home call it a museum - look but don't touch lol. From the get-go I let Wendie know that we interviewed several - and they just didn't seem to get it. Many of them weren't prepared, didn't have comps ready, didn't know what range it would do well in and desired a fix price. Wendie walked in with Dave, took off her shoes lol because she remembered the OCD thing, and was so careful with everything. She stated that most of her sales come from literally one open house. What she does is offer a range on the house to create more buyers. She doesn't set it at a fixed price. She will, if you desire her too, but she knows how to get the buyers in fast so you get multiple offers and you don't have to worry about when you should leave the house, pull your dogs out etc. Which helps A LOT. When I spoke to my hairdresser about her - I didn't mention a name. When I said she utilizes a range to sell your home, my hairdresser asked "are you using Wendie, bc she's friends with my client and she sells homes fast that way." I laughed surprisingly bc yes we were using her and her husband. Her husband also is extremely knowledgeable in home inspection bc I believe his dad was a local inspector for a nearby town at one time-so Dave knows soooo much. He literally picked up on so much that our own home inspector missed. Including a code violation with wiring. That the contractor that fixed it - said it was lucky we called when we did - or we would have had a serious problem. And that's all thanks to Dave. He acts as your second pair of eyes while looking for a new home too, because you can't rely on home inspections. Read the fine print of any home inspection on what they really are responsible for. Almost nothing. But you have to utilize them if you want to use what they might find as leverage in buying a new house. When Dave looks through your home, they literally won't list it until things are fixed right. Why? Because they don't want you to have any surprises and rush to fix and pay for things prior to closing. They are very thorough-Dave takes his own pictures. They put things back after they pull them for pictures. Working with us now on selling and now buying a new home. Stressful- but Wendie is very good at calming your nerves and fears. Gives you a hug when she's leaving - she's just so friendly - and I think that helps when anyone wants to sell and buy property. She has calculations for you, she looks above and beyond to see what can be utilized as comps for appraisal. Many realtors are so busy (and they too are extremely busy) but many don't take the time to do this. Their attention to detail is wonderful. You won't be disappointed if you hire them. Dave is very straightforward like me. He's going to tell you the truth about your house. He's blunt. Some people might not like that, but I like truthful people. If you don't like it, he's only helping YOU, because someone will catch problems sooner or later. He's not into sugar coating. He's not fake. Neither is Wendie. They work well as a team. Love them.

Well if you are looking for a realtor who cares only about his commission versus the client then…read moreyou have come to the right place. Ask for Brett Derocker. If Brett holds the listing and you are in co broke situation then expect him to do anything he can to assure the deal does not go through. Why would he want to split a commission when he can get the entire commissions for himself... even if it hurts both the client and the potential buyer/renter. All he cares about is his wallet. Avoid this guy! I know I will.

I have been renting my condo through First Boston Realty since December 2009 and would like to…read moreexpress extreme gratitude to the staff for their support and understanding on all issues. A special thank you to Mr Hugh and Mr Brett for their help and punctuality in all matters. I would highly recommend these real estate agents as a professional and reliable letting agency!

Horrendous experience. I put down ~$900 in advance fees for RPM Metro Boston to rent out a vacant…read moreproperty of mine. An entire month passed and the unit was never so much as advertised for rent (not on Craigslist nor RPM's own site -- not anywhere). No work was performed to prepare the unit for rent, though I was sent several outrageously marked-up quotes by Dave Myers (who I believe to be the sole proprietor of RPM Metro Boston). Communication was non-existent: my experience was one of unreturned phone calls, ignored e-mails, utter non-performance, and ultimately more than $2,300 lost ($600 to RPM + $1,700 in lost rental income). I ended up using a competing property management company, and my unit was prepared for rent within days with a lease signed inside of the first week. If you're looking for service or professionalism, I implore you to look elsewhere.

Thank you Keven for being a great communicater. I know what needs to be fix and when so I can plan…read morefor the experience.