334 81st St. Unit 10 Stone Harbor:…read more Found Dirty rag, bugs, toenails, rubber fragments and used cup at check in. Toilet was clogged (needs new plumbing) Lock broken - unable to turn key 1 parking spot 4 flights of stairs - hard to carry bags up and down Scary spiral stairs off balcony Loose outlets - plugs fall out of receptacles Lamps not connected to main light switches - electrical wiring needs attention Keurig coffee maker broken Trash bags, toilet paper, not provided Bedroom window blinds defective - unable to lift/lower

I have Rented, Purchased and Sold withthe Dan Bowersock…read moregroup for 15+ years. Also, provided referrals. The last two years have been a complete disaster. They do not respond and are unaccountable for properties that are in dire need of attention. My rental this was creepy dirty with complete in attention to detail...outlets did not work, grill rusted out, furniture stained w/odor, bathrooms missing floor tile, marks on the walls, vertical blinds that were missing half of the blind, internet that was spotty, tv remotes did not work and list goes on... a complete gross out !!!I had the privilege of paying $10,000 for the week. My family vowed never again! I outlined all of this for the Bowersock group and still have not had a response. We love Avalon, but this group does not deserve anyone's business, certainly not mine!!!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with Long & Foster's rental at 65 W 8th Street…read morein Avalon was so bad I feel compelled to share. My family rented the property for a week in August, and it was not at all what we expected. When we arrived, the house was NOT rental-ready. It was filthy. Surfaces were dirty, towels were left in the washer (we had to wash them ourselves), and there were broken items, including a glass in the dishwasher that caused my grandmother to cut her finger. My mom stepped on someone else's contact lens (none of us where contacts) We were promised a cleaning crew would come, but they never did. Beyond cleanliness issues, there were also safety hazards. Several broken boards on the deck weren't fixed until a few days into our stay, which was a risk for our children and elderly relative. The furniture was damaged in multiple rooms, and pillows were either stained or missing entirely. Long & Foster did send new pillows, but this should've been handled before we arrived. On top of that, the owner's personal items filled the closets and cabinets, so we had nowhere to unpack or store our belongings. This added to the overall feeling that the property wasn't properly prepared for renters. While we appreciated the bottle of wine and t-shirts sent as a gesture, they didn't begin to address the inconvenience and subpar conditions. We asked for a refund, but Long & Foster said they couldn't do anything because the owner wasn't responsive. I tried to dispute this as I felt it was long & Fosters responsibility but they said they couldn't do anything. It's incredibly frustrating to know that others had raised similar concerns before our stay, yet the property was still being rented without addressing the issues. This shows a lack of accountability and concern for guests' experience. While we did our best to enjoy the week, the condition of the home and the lack of meaningful response from Long & Foster made it clear that guest satisfaction is not a priority here. I strongly urge future renters to ask detailed questions and request recent photos before booking through this company.

BLACK MOLD in Merrimac condo 177 80th St unit 101. Long and Foster( Avalon) rented me a health…read morehazard condo that had visible BLACK MOLD on the wall and on both Air Condition vents. I could not keep AC on as it would spread the Black Mold more and the windows only crack open a few inches, while some did not open at all. Imagine being allergic to mold and getting headaches, congestion, and itchy eyes and L and F couldn't care less and say they will contact the owner, that's all they can do. No follow up to emails asking for reimbursement, only a careless response that owner will offer money off if I book his condo next Summer. No thank you. Not acceptable. Oh and there were ants in the kitchen cabinet and a broken beach umbrella and stains in bedding and carpet.

We bought our beach home from Joe 6 years ago. He was so helpful and the process was seamless…read more But it didn't stop there, he has help me over the year connect with different professional services needed. Joe's connection are endless and he still send me occasionally text after a big storm, just to let me know, he stop by my place and everything is ok. I HIGHLY recommend Joe.

I have dealt with several real estate agencies over the years, in Avalon and Stone Harbor. By luck,…read moreI found Doug Newbold at Newbold Real Estate and have been a fan ever since. My family started renting with them about 5 years ago and last year we took the plunge and purchased our first home in Avalon. Doug has excellent knowledge about the market and gave us excellent advice on location and our offer. Everything related to our purchase went smoothly and we had excellent support from his office to take care of little things that came up before settlement. Doug checks in with us, keeps an eye on our house and lets us know what is going on in the neighborhood. Best Experience we could have hoped for!

The wife and I rented and small two bed room, top floor unit, for our annual family vacation. This…read morewould include two adults and two small children (under 4). The place was a complete disaster and we knew it from the moment we pulled in the driveway. The screen door screen was ripped and basically missing, which is not the greatest being that you cannot even open the door to let the fresh ocean breeze in. Or if you have two small children that you want to contain without worry. The moment we walked into the place it only got worse. The smell, it was just overpowering. I cannot accurately describe it as it changed from room to room. The living room smelled like a wet, mangy dog. Although the description clearly stated "NO PETS", this place obviously had one and it smelled like one had lived there for many years. Next, and this is the real gem of our stay. The place was infested with ants and fleas. Not like one or two here or there, but full on infestation. Literally, at night, when all were sleeping; I could hear the f*****g fleas crawling on my n*ts. Which leads me to the bed room. This was a very interesting smell indeed. It was like a very unpleasant combination of bust-off and stale Doritos. There was A/C, but they were those ancient window units that sound like a jet taking off every time they go through their cooling cycle......which.... was....constantly. Oh and the filters probably haven't been cleaned since Ronald Regan took the Presidential oath. This would just blow through dust and the smell of utter neglect throughout the place. Some amenities that clearly were stated on the specification sheet were not included. Others were broken or inoperable. Lastly, they require that you clean the place before you go (it would be nice if they actually had cleaning supplies on-site). However, they did have a vacuum cleaner there. The kicker is the place was actually dirtier after running the vacuum cleaner as the smell of whatever was picked up before now found its home back on the carpet. We talked to Sea Isle Realty about some of the issues, but they could care less. I guess we are just dumb shoobies that need to know our place; which happens to be "spend your money here and shut up", or "pack you stuff and go home". It is probably hard to not go through a company like this unless you know the home owner, so my advice is to do some reconnaissance in the winter and see what the houses are actually like before you show up. I found out the hard way that you cannot get the sense of smell through a photo.

If only we could give zero stars. My family has given Noah business every summer for years. This…read moreyear--following 4 days where my elderly grandmother couldn't leave our rental because the elevator was broken--he ensured we'll never do so again after a month of un-returned phone calls caused us to lose out on the rental we'd explicitly told him we wanted to reserve for next year. It's clear Sea Isle Realty cares nothing about the people with whom it works. We cannot recommend highly enough that you avoid at all costs doing business with Noah and with Sea Isle Realty.

Terrible customer service from Alex Powers who is an agent with The Powers Group at Keller Williams…read moreJersey Shore. After our VRBO booking was confirmed we received an email directly from The Powers Group requesting more information or our booking would not be honored. I have since been told by VRBO that once they charge their fee (they did) that the host technically cannot cancel. Regardless I then received a voice mail from Alex telling me if I did not respond by 5pm they would cancel my booking. I immediately responded to the original email with the information requested. When I checked VRBO this morning my booking was gone. I tried numerous times to contact Alex to confirm the status but he has been avoiding my calls. When he finally did pick up he abruptly said he would call me back "at the end of the day" and hung up without giving me a chance to speak. I tied home again and he again picked up and said would call me at 5:30 and hung up again without letting me get a word in. Totally unprofessional and very similar a situation described in the review section of the The Powers Group, with Keller Williams Jersey Shore Facebook page.

From the owner: Operating with Keller Williams: Jersey Shore and Black Label Luxury Real Estate Services, The…read morePowers Group is a team of Real Estate Professionals with over 100 years combined experience in service to the Southern New Jersey Shores. We specialize in consistent and exemplary service in Luxury Real Estate Sales, Vacation Rentals, New Construction Sales, Second Home Sales, Property Management, and Condominium Sales. Our utilization of the most advanced technology and software available in today's Real Estate Market optimizes accessibility, integration, and communications, providing for a streamlined experience and quality results.

We have been going to Avalon for the past 40 years. We stayed at the old Golden Inn - which we…read morewere always pleased with. Now that the family has grown, for the past 10 years, we rent from Ferguson Dechert and have been nothing but pleased with their customer service, professionalism and the houses we rent are awesome! We always get a 5 bedroom with a heated pool. Amy and Danielle have gone above and beyond working to fine the right house for us. They always made the time to answer my questions, etc. Keep up the good work! I'll see you on Memorial Day and again in July. Cheryl L

We rented a home 1116 Stone Harbor Blvd #309 from Ferguson Dechert through an agent that we worked…read morewith for years. We checked into the property and found the unit dirty, hair all over the bathrooms, had ants and back deck faced a boat yard. I alerted the realtor Lisa Taylor that the unit was dirty on Monday morning and she treated me like one of her kids...admonished me for not telling her on Sunday and told me that we had to wait till Friday for it to be cleaned. We requested a possible property move... no luck. Shocked, my husband and i began discussing our options to leave and find another property that might accommodate our two week vacation. Our realtor Lisa came over and sprayed the unit with an ant spray and told us the unit was not that dirty.... Realtors at the shore points have been getting away with "grin and bear it" customer service forever. At this point, we were given no choice but to clean the 3 floor townhome ourselves or to end our vacation early. I even spoke with Allen Dechert directly in an effort to get some kind of results....His response was that is hands were tied and the owners of the unit would not give us a refund. Never once was any effort or consideration given to the facts and that our vacation was spoiled and $$$ waisted or to bring in a cleaning person to remediate the problem. My husband and left on day 5 of our vacation due to an incoming gale/tropical storm which threatened to create flooding and 60 mile wind gusts. So, far we are denied any relief. I even stopped by the office to have a conversation with Dechert upon dropping off keys. He said, "so sorry for your troubles."

Holly Rennie and her team are the most knowledgeable, professional, organized and dedicated agents…read morethat you will ever have the pleasure of working with! They know their inventory, their clients and how to get the deal done!

From the owner: Holly Rennie listens to you so she can best assist your family make the right decision here at the…read moreshore. Whether buying, selling or renting, information is key to making the right decision for your family.