Looking for an ideal home is frustrating and time consuming but if you get a great realtor to help, things are much easier and more comfortable to go through all the processes. I, as a first time home buyer, thank a lot to Leland and Boston Green Realty for their help in purchasing my home. When I met Leland on the web in last December, I had no idea in mind what kind of home I wanted to buy. My wife and I wanted to buy a multi-family in Quincy, then looked for a single family in Randolph, finally we ended up finding an ideal home in Braintree. Lelend patiently showed us one home after another and always explained the good and bad about any homes we saw. We learned a lot from him in the past five months. Realtors are usually pushing their clients to buy the showed house as soon as possible. But Leland has never done that to us. He is always nice, patient, knowledgable, and supportive. He provides lots of information in the surrounding area for reference. He considers his client first, his business second, which is why I appreciate his support. Leland really knows what he is doing in the real estate business, he helped us bargain down nearly 10% of the list price and finally got us the ideal home. To do that, it needs experience and knowledge; Leland for sure is talented for his job. After purchasing our home, Leland also provided lots of suggestions and ideas as how to renovate and improve the home, I appreciate his comments and help as well. The most important thing I need to say is that Leland is always punctual for appoitments, definately reliable and efficient to solve any problems in the process of purchasing. Finally I thank Leland and Boston Green Realty again for your support. You are the best!!! read more

I can't speak to what it's like to rent in Boston because my wife and I just had our first experience less than a month ago moving from the Midwest, but it was surprisingly easy and we have Betsy at Boston Green Realty to thank for that. Before visiting Boston to find a place to live, I searched on Craigslist and reached out to friends who live here. Most suggested to try and find something without using a broker, but they said that would be difficult to do. I stumbled upon Boston Green Realty's website and found it easier to use than most. I was reluctant to give them my contact information, but the website required it to see more listings. I was immediately contacted by Betsy, who set me up with an MLS page with links to apartments based on our criteria. After looking through it for about a week, I identified 10 that my wife and I wanted to see in the Somerville, Cambridge and Brookline areas. By the time we arrived in Boston, Betsy had arranged for us to see the eight of those apartments that were still available. Betsy drove us around to see them and after we found the place we wanted to rent, she rushed our application to get it to the landlord before the couple that saw it that afternoon could apply. We ended up just getting in our application in before them, which we couldn't have done without Betsy. After we were approved, Betsy negotiated the terms of our lease, from the length of the lease to having the apartment painted, with the landlord's representative (even while out of town at her sister's wedding). Betsy was easy to reach by phone and email and got back to us quickly when she was out of the office. I can't imagine how much more difficult the rental process would have been without her. read more

In 2023, we moved into an apartment which Boston Green Realty were the leasing managers for. We worked with them to apply for the apartment and they created our lease. When we arrived, the apartment was filthy, and had not been cleaned at all. It was filled with the previous tenant's furniture which we had to remove ourselves. Throughout the course of our residency, we dealt with the health department, and ISD code violations. We went without heat from October-January. ISD told us they were considering bringing our landlord to court due to the unsafe conditions of the apartment. The landlord also conducted multiple poorly managed construction projects during the time of our tenancy, knocking out walls and floors without providing us alternative accommodation, or cleaning up after the construction. We had health issues and our possessions were damaged due to dust and debris. Some photos of the apartment's condition upon move in (which we shared with Boston Green Realty) and of the construction are attached. Boston Green Realty also charges tenants lease fees, which are not legal to be charged to tenants in Massachusetts, per the attorney general. We called the attorney general's office, and they confirmed. When we pointed this out to them, Boston Green Realty said our lease would not be renewed if we did not pay. We paid the illegal fee, and then they still did not renew our lease. I would not recommend this company, or working with Suzanne or Leland DiMeco as they clearly do not vet their properties/landlords, and they charge illegal fees and threaten retaliatory practices. Even if it is in your lease, illegal clauses in leases are not valid in the state of Massachusetts. read more

Boston Green Realty is awesome. Leland was recommended to me by the Allston Brighton Community Development Center to use as my buyer's agent for my first home purchase. The first, and only, call I made was to Leland. I knew from our first conversation that he was the agent for me. He was patient with my questions and didn't mind that I was a first time buyer, and continued to be patient with me through the process. The property that I ended up buying was a short sale and there were many twists and turns in the process. Leland stood by me at every turn and did everything he could think of to facilitate the process. Many problems and time constraints arose because of the nature of the sale and Leland dealt with all of them, taking a lot of pressure off of me at a very stressful time. No matter how busy he may have been with other clients he always took the time to talk to me and deal with the crisis of the day, and near the end of the process, there did seem to be a new crisis every day. In the end, we prevailed, and I know that Leland's attention and professionalism are a big part of why I was able to close on my first home. Not only is Leland great as his job but he is very personable and fun and easy to talk with. No matter how distraught I was at a new twist Leland was always able to put me at ease. In short, Leland is a fantastic agent. I have recommended him to friends and will continue to do so. If I move in the future, Leland will be my first and only call. read more

This is by far the worst organization I've ever interacted with. I'm a current tenant of a property Leland and Boston Green Realty took over. Not only are they unintelligent, they are completely rude. They will send emails with updates that have 100 typos, refer to dates that don't even exist and make very little sense. Then you when ask a question, they will ignore it until you get really upset after the 4th attempt. When you tell them you're upset, they basically start an email war lacking any amount of professionalism or customer service. The best thing, is my landlord now has to be involved in every email chain because, unlike Leland, my landlord cares about their tenants and won't stand for this type of treatment. I'm pretty sure she hire a company to create such an issue and waste her time. So whether you're a landlord or tenant, proceed with caution. Tenants, they lose, misplace, miscalculate rent and payments every month. Landlords, a property management firm is intended to spare you time and cover things you can't. This firm will surely create more headaches and waste your time. I vote a negative 5 for this company and hope they go out of business very soon. read more

I had a wonderful experience finding an apartment with Boston Green Realty. I had a VERY short amount of time to find a place, and needed one that was available immediately. I was not having much luck with other realty groups. Essentially, the opposite of every other realty agency I've dealt with in the Boston area. Professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I was relocating from new york and had only one day to look for apartments. With THEIR experience of the market and knowledge of Boston, I ended up paying a lot less for a nicer apartment. The agency's listings tend to be much better than most of the junk on craigslist. They have a lot of listings for condos being rented out by owners. Their search system is great: very user-friendly and up-to-date. You tell them what your parameters are (price, bedrooms, neighborhoods, etc.) and you get a personal list of matching properties. The list gets updated every time there is a status change (rented, back-on-the-market, price change, etc.) so you know immediately if something you're interested in is no longer available. read more

Working with these guys was probably one of the best experiences that I've had with a realtor They have the best selection; they are the most organized, Boston Green Realty was a lot of fun and never put pressure on us or got impatient with our indecisive tendencies or any of our requests. We instantly made friends and it was very low stress. The best thing about working with Boston Green Realty is that they showed us so many properties, and they help you keep track of all the pros and cons of each with a really well organized spread sheet. You can take notes and the spread sheet tells you which places have parking, laundry, heat/hot water included etc. Then when you move in they give you a great housewarming gift. I have probably worked with a dozen realtors and companies and I have never been so impressed with the service anywhere in Boston. Hats off to these guys! Extremely friendly, they listen very well to your criteria and they cater to your needs. read more

I would highly recommend Boston Green Realty, and especially agent Josh Kershaw, to anyone. My girlfriend and I randomly got in touch with Josh through Craigslist and we were instantly impressed with his professionalism, clear communication and pleasant demeanor. Instead of showing us places he thought would be suitable, Josh listened to exactly what we wanted and brought us only to apartments that met our specifications. In fact, we found exactly what we were looking for on the very first day out! After settling on a new apartment Josh got all the paperwork together quicvkly and efficiently and we had them signed that night. Throughout the entire process Josh was always available to take my calls with any questions I had. Eventually, move-in time came around and, as expected, Josh had everything in order with the new landlord and the keys cut and ready. If you need a new place in Boston, call Boston Green Realty and ask for Josh Kershaw! read more

My Realtor was so helpful and went above and beyond. He didn't waste my time with places she knew were out of my budget or preference, and had several places to show me and which were all great options. He always responded to my calls and emails and would work around my schedule for showings. They are informative, easy to work with, and an overall great company when it comes to finding a place to live! Everyone else at the company is also very friendly and works hard for each client. If you're looking to rent or buy, this is a great place to start the search! Boston Green Realty currently manages the building I live in. I've been dealing with them for 5 years so far. They are amazing at what they do. If you're renting and your building is managed by Boston Green Realty, count yourself lucky! Can not say enough good things about them. read more

Boston Green Realty is the reason I have a roof over my head in Boston! I moved to Boston upon graduating from college. I knew that I was in for a treat while apartment-hunting in Boston based on all of the crazy stories from friends. My roommate and I wanted equal bedrooms in North End or Back Bay and we weren't willing to settle for anything less than the perfect apartment in the perfect location. Boston Green Realty made sure that I didn't see any units that were out of my price range. After a week of showing us great places, we found our current apartment. We were so lucky to have worked with Boston Green Realty. They know the inventory and are consummate professional and kept us informed every step of the way. I recommend Boston Green Realty to all of my friends who are embarking upon apartment searches. Thanks so much! read more

Boston Green Realty, truly thou art a jewel among rental agencies. Anyhow, I found the Agency through Craigslist. They showed me many different places on the first day. Granted you have to pay the realtors fee and, depending on how high your rent is, that can really break you. But hey, they are all like that, so you have to deal with it. We moved to Boston last year and had a summer sublet that was supposed to have the option to renew. Imagine our irritation and panic when, in the middle of August, we didn't have a place to stay starting September 1st. Terrifying! Especially since September 1st is THE moving day in Boston. We were terrified we wouldn't be able to find a place and decided to call Boston Green Realty. Thank you again for you patience and getting us that lovely 1bedroom Loft. read more

When I first met our Realtor, Josh, I wasn't even looking to move but after showing my roommate and I such an incredible place I gave my notice the next day! I've moved in the city before and this was by far the most painless process I have experienced. Josh responded in a timely manner to our excessive emails and phone calls and has continued to answer all our questions and as a liaison with the property management company even after the lease signing was completed. All information was made easy for us to understand and all of our concerns were handled professionally. Overall I would highly recommend Josh and everyone at Boston Green Realty, not only for their friendly and professional personalities but also for their ability to find apartments that far exceed your expectations. read more

Boston Green Realty was great when it came to leasing my new apartment in Cambridge. Noah Dweck (their rental agent) was very professional and did an exceptional job in finding me the perfect one bedroom within my price range. Noah was responsive to my phone calls and wasn't in a rush when it came to driving me around to look at places. He wasn't pushy, but gave me time to get a feel for each place. Fun guy to chat with too. Beware other rental brokers in the area that employ college students who have no idea what they're doing. That was the case with another place I contacted. Go with the professionals at Boston Green Realty. Ask for Noah. He'll treat you well and find you a terrific place to live. read more

This review is entirely based on our great experience with Boston Green Realty! My girlfriend and I recently moved to Boston for school and work. We came from upstate new york about 3hours away, so as you can imagine, that sort of a drive can make it a little tough to really apartment hunt. Upon arrival, he had 5 different places for us to look at and before we left to return to upstate new york, we had put down a deposit on a REALLY AWESOME apartment in Back Bay. He took the stress out of the hunting and made our move one of the most easiest transitions ever. 5 stars. I will return when I look for another place in the distant, distant future. read more

Boston Green Realty is awesome. I've rented a few times in Boston, and when it came time to move again (ugh) I found one of Will's (one of their agents) ads for an apartment on Craigslist and sent him an email. He was really helpful and quick to respond, explained everything to me before we went out, and showed me some really nice apartments in the North End. I wound up with a really great place without a lot of the stress and pressure that I usually associate with apartment hunting, and I'm really excited for moving in this Fall. Definitely give them a call if you're looking for housing in Boston! read more

I was beyond pleasantly surprised with my experience at Boston Green Realty. I found them through a craigslist ad when I was feverishly searching for a studio or 1 bedroom in Boston at the beginning of the year. Not only was I searching for a place at a very weird time of year, but I also was in kind of a hurry. Their office is on Berkeley St, just a stone's throw from the Arlington T stop. So very convenient! Their search system is great: very user-friendly and up-to-date. I highly recommend Boston Green Realty. Thanks I love my place! Sonia read more

I believe that at this point in time, moving in Boston twice, I have worked with basically every realty company in Boston Green Realty. They were nice, calm, professional, and showed me exactly what I was looking for . There was no hard sell, and a lot of communication. Not to mention, the office looked and acted professional as a whole. I really have no complaints and definitely plan to use her again when the time comes. It was a great experience, and I absolutely love my current apartment. Thanks Boston Green Realty! read more

I have to agree with the other reviews. I worked exclusively w/ Boston Green Realty they were responsive and professional over the course of several weeks. I would have been thrilled to move into a place managed by Boston Green Realty because it was clear that they would ensure me I would be taken care of. This is my third apartment and I have been blown away Every call- question, comment, complaint - is answered promptly; in fact I don't even usually have to leave a message I talk to someone right away. read more

To owner of Boston Green Realty I would like to thank Boston Green Realty and especially Bob. We rented an apartment this week in North End and I want to say he spent 3 hours showing us all the inventory available. He was also upfront that the Landlord was making repairs and adding Laundry. Our sons attend a nearby college and we live outside city and didn't realize the steps in renting an apartment. Your agent was wonderful in taking us thru all the process. Thanks for the great experience! Sara read more