We could not have asked for a better realtor than Elizabeth! She was incredibly kind, patient, and…read moreattentive throughout our entire home search. She really listened to what we were looking for and never once pressured us toward a house that wasn't the right fit. Instead, she gave us thoughtful guidance and the occasional subtle nod when she thought a property might be a great match for us. She was also incredibly responsive and always willing to meet us for showings on short notice, which made such a difference in a competitive market. Elizabeth helped us find our dream home, coached us through every step of putting together an offer, and helped us land on a winning strategy that we still feel really proud of. She made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable and gave us confidence without ever taking the decision-making out of our hands. We are so grateful for her patience, expertise, and genuine care throughout the process and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home!

Can I give her 6 stars?…read more We had an exceptional experience working with our real estate agent. From start to finish, Elizabeth went above and beyond the call of duty and consistently demonstrated an incredible level of professionalism, warmth and attention to detail. Elizabeth stood out from other real estate agents after our initial meeting. She truly took the time to understand our needs, kept us informed throughout the entire process, and made herself available when we needed guidance or had questions. Elizabeth displayed a commitment to getting the best possible outcome for us was evident in everything she did. What impressed us most was how personally invested Elizabeth was in our success as a buyer and seller. She went the extra mile at every step and made a stressful process feel manageable. We have an infant, and her level of attention to finding us a suitable home for our family was clear. We are incredibly grateful for her hard work, expertise, and dedication. We would highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for an experienced, professional, and truly committed real estate agent!

I am honored to write a review about Channing Real Estate!! From start to finish they were so…read morehelpful and led to the purchase of our first home. Laura was incredibly knowledgeable and never pushy. She listened to what we were looking for and only showed us places that fit into our needs and budget. I am forever grateful to Channing Real Estate and Laura K. for helping my husband and me through what can be one of the most stressful times. We are now loving and settled into our new home and could not be happier. I am 100% confident that when a new sale or purchase is in our future we will work with Channing Real Estate and Laura K. Thank you!!

The first place he showed me was in Winter Hill and was basically a bedroom with a stove stuck in…read moreit. The second place was this apartment in a building run by a sleazy landlord whom I later found out had a bad reputation locally. In desperation I moved in, and after I did, I found that the place flooded repeatedly whenever snow melted and soaked the carpet in dirty ice water, the AC was terminally broken, and the bathroom was leaking super-hot water that would act like a steam heater and raise the summer temp in the bathroom to 105 F. It was a dump. I left in a year and found a much better place on my own--huge waste of a broker fee.

Very strange interaction. I dealt with John L., one of their agents, who INSISTED on calling me…read moreduring work . I gave one phone number. He somehow found both of my phone numbers. Called them both. Left voicemails on both. I asked him politely if we can do the first steps over email, like every single other agent I've dealt with. He refused and said he "likes" doing things a certain way. Asked me for a phone call during work after I told him I cannot do that. Waste of time and a very strange person.

My SO and I worked with Randy Perkins to find an apartment. We were very pleased with his…read moreattentiveness, knowledge, and he was easy to work with. We understand the Boston market, and know what to expect, and found Randy honest and not pushy at all. He was also very mindful of our (long) list of needs, e.g. pets allowed, viable commute time, space issues, etc. If we found something on the site he hadn't mentioned to us, he was more than willing to show it (even though he was almost always right not to mention it for one reason or another). I would definitely recommend working with him.

Some of the realtors here like Ian or Andrea are good. However, there are others like Kody who have…read moreno clue how the Massachusetts laws work. You cannot show an apartment just because you gave "24 hour notice". The law dictates that the landlord or realtor has to work with the tenant; it does not give them absolute right of entry, just because the lease says so. Kody did not knock and used a key to get into our apartment. The crappy realtors should use their brain for a second and think whether that makes sense. If they were the tenant and their landlord supposedly gave them notice but they didn't see it, etc, would they think it's reasonable for the landlord to enter?

We have had a great experience with CJL over the past 4 years. The team is always responsive,…read morefriendly, and happy to help in a timely manner. Shout out to Caren K. who has been a huge help with our lease renewal, always making sure we stay informed and updated throughout the entire process. Overall an excellent team to have as a renter in Massachusetts!

Tim at CJL recently helped us with the sale of our family home. It was an unusual property and he…read moredid a great job of marketing it to the appropriate buyers. He worked very hard throughout the process, keeping us informed every step of the way. We were surprised at how fast things happened, but all for the best. Tim's professional and friendly manner made him a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend Tim and CJL!

Four stars for Adam. I was thrilled to find an agent who was millenial-friendly (answers emails and…read moretexts, has online listings, and calls when needed or requested). We ultimately didn't find a place with APE, but Adam was extremely helpful. Three separate times he drove us all over Cambridge and Somerville to look at places. Many of their listings were shabby or had frustrating quirks (like having to go outside to do laundry), but he did respect our price range and requirements. We applied for one place, but the landlord had already accepted another tenant without notifying APE, so not really their fault. We're still looking, but I just wanted to leave some kudos for working with Adam.

Fernanda was so great to work with! September rentals are a stressful time for agents and renters…read morealike and it can take a toll. I'm grateful Fernanda was so kind, patient, and responsive. She made me feel respected in a sea of greater Boston renters.

My partner and I met Eric Raynor from Apartment Rental Experts after he replied immediately (within…read moreminutes!) to our inquiry about two apartments we saw on Craigslist. We had contacted numerous agents about various apartments, but we ended up working exclusively with Eric because he knew the market well and was eager to help us find the right apartment. Over the course of two days, he personally drove us to see five different apartments. He was very helpful and knew all the right questions to ask to understand what we were looking for. In fact, Eric understood us so well that he found us the perfect apartment in a neighborhood we hadn't even considered! When we asked to sign the lease later that day, Eric even stayed at work late so we could see the apartment one more time (just to be sure) and complete the lease signing. Based on our excellent experience (and the wonderful apartment that Eric found for us!), we would highly recommend Eric Raynor (Eric at apartmentx.com) to anyone looking for an apartment in the Cambridge area.

We saw a beautiful apartment with Kody and were excited to move forward. Unfortunately their…read moreprocess was extremely sketchy. They wanted us to pay the deposit and sign the lease before being approved as tenants by the owner of the property. They claimed if we were not approved, they would refund the deposit, but that was not outlined in the lease terms so there was no guarantee the funds would be returned. I am not going to risk $8,000 for the chance to be considered and nobody else should either. This entire process felt very strange and we ended up walking away and finding something better with a different company.

So a friend of mine once asked 'Why the heck would you spend money on a realtor - they don't do…read moreanything for that 5%' That friend never met Charles. Here's the deal. Charles is in it for the realty experience, not in it for the sale. Sure, he wants to get your place sold, or get you into your new home - but he wont do it just to get another transaction. As a buyer, when I suggested I might want to consider areas outside of Cambridge/Somerville (i.e. maybe Boston or Brookline), he respectfully told me that he would be happy to refer us to someone who knew those neighborhoods. He knows his area so well, and wanted us to have someone who knew other areas just as well as he did. That focus on Cambridge/Somerville showed even stronger as a seller's agent, where he was able give us all the necessary guidance to prepare, show, and sell our condo for a price we were very happy with - and in around 40 days. take in that last statement. Yes, we got a price we were happy with and a list-to-offer of 40 DAYS.... this year..... And while some of that has to do with the property, a lot of it was helped by Charles' input, suggestions, and diligence in getting the property staged, marketed, and represented - allowing me to actually experience a minimal impact of the whole process. this - plus everything that happened during negotiation, paperwork, and closing - is the reason that a realtor is essential. Scratch that - it's the reason that an awesome realtor is essential. Trust me, when you end up with someone subpar (and sadly I have several times), it is a whole different deal. Charles is that awesome realtor. If I were ever to buy or sell in his area again, there's no one else I would trust

Selling our Cambridge condo was not something I had planned to do. My husband had recently passed,…read moreand I was grieving. However, our tenants had to break their lease, and I was left with an empty condo during the holiday season. To sell or not to sell, that was the question. I had talked to other agents and was feeling pressured and lost. Then, I saw a review for Charles Cherney online. What a happy, happy find! Charles was very professional, reassuring and knowledgeable from day one. He took what seemed an overwhelming circumstance and made it into a very doable project. Each and every step along the way (and there were many) was anticipated, dealt with, taken care - and we were on to the next one. Charles' expertise and experience proved to be spot on. We had over two hundred people at the first open house! The condo was put on the market on a Thursday and by the following Wednesday (after three days of private showings and three public open houses), we had over a dozen bids, with most of them well over the listing price. I recommend Charles Cherney to anyone looking to sell or buy real estate in Cambridge or Somerville. He listens, advises, and takes care of both you and the process. He is more than an expert in his field - he is a kind, considerate, compassionate person, with a wonderful sense of humor.

I was meeting with Luciana at an apartment complex in Norwood. However, she was nowhere to be seen…read more Turns out she had the completely wrong address - she only had keys to another complex on the other side of town. She kept giving me attitude about being at the wrong place, but she was the one who screwed up. I went to the address in the listing. How am I in the wrong? Being a realtor is not hard. You get keys to an apartment and show the apartment to potential renters. There is not much to it. Somehow she screwed up even that. Don't bother with this agency.

Had a really wonderful experience working with Luciana. She was responsive, attentive, and…read moreincredibly thoughtful when working with me and my roommates. She helped us navigate South Boston and different our options in a way that was clear and friendly- more so than most other agents we worked with in the past. I would definitely recommend her to anyone interested in finding a new place.

Alex was really great to work with! As first time home buyers, we relied on her a ton to answer…read morequestions and help us navigate the process. She was patient, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the process!

Ed and his crew did a great job with selling my place. I would recommend them. They're also…read moreextremely nice, which makes the experience pleasant. They're very fast as well. I mean, what more can you ask for?