Rich Rosa was fantastic. My wife and I were searching for a north-of-Boston home while living on…read morethe West Coast and Rich made the process SO much easier. 1) Great communicator with excellent attention to detail 2) Great at anticipating questions and getting you in touch with good professionals for different parts of process (home inspectors, RE lawyers etc) and helping you find a good one. 3) Great at raising questions that a home listing won't tell you (what is the home near/not near? busy street?) 4) He's not just firing his own ideas at you, he listens and works with what YOU want. If you're an engineer type like me, he'll give you a spreadsheet market analysis, if you are are more mood and feel, he will speak to that. 5) Great negotiator 6) Super punctual and responsive, we pulled off a 30-day closing window which wouldn't have been possible w/o Rich's professionalism I could go on. So glad we found him.

Rich was a great agent as he helped us buy our first house! He helped us navigate the process from…read morestart to finish. He was very thorough when looking at houses with us and pointed out things to look out for that we would have otherwise missed. He worked diligently on our behalf from the time we hired him as our agent through closing. In that time we saw quite a few houses and made several offers, but not once did we ever feel pressured by Rich - he very much works for his clients and is not at all pushy, which we sincerely appreciated! I would recommend Rich to anyone looking to buy a home in Greater Boston!

Melanie is the best and was truly the best resource for my husband and I when navigating the ins…read moreand outs of purchasing our home, especially as first-time homebuyers! We had so many moments when we could've put in an offer, or we could've settled for less, but Melanie did not allow that to happen. With her expertise and her ability to just fully understand what we truly wanted, she was able to give us advice that was thoughtful and she would not let us settle for less than what we wanted! Even when we had questions or any concerns, Melanie was super responsive and made us feel like we were her only clients, even though we know this is far from true. She really helped guide us through the whole home buying process and made sure we felt 100% comfortable before moving forward in the process. She helped us get our offer accepted on a home where she could tell that we could really picture ourselves, and 4 months in, my husband and I couldn't be happier living in our new home!

I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone looking for a realtor in the Boston area! I was…read moreexpecting the home buying process to be complicated and stressful, but Melanie was there through all of it, and I closed on my first home this week. She's responsive to questions, knowledgeable (and happy to share that knowledge), and reliable. Beyond that, she was easy to talk to, kind, and fun to be around. It can be difficult to place your trust in someone with a big milestone like purchasing a home. Melanie is definitely someone you can trust to make the process easier and more transparent.

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 is a top notch real estate professional! I can't say enough about his knowledge of the local…read morereal estate market and his professionalism through the process of selling our family home of 50 years. He was there every step of the way to answer questions and make recommendations. He is kind and compassionate and takes pride in his work! If you are looking to sell your home or buy a new one reach out to Ed - you won't be disappointed.

My boyfriend and I were very interested in an apartment that they were leasing. So we desperately…read moreapplied without having viewed the space yet, it took a couple days until we could view it. Everything went smooth, we viewed it, the apartment was empty, and then they ghosted us for over a week. I followed up and was told I needed to give them a yes or a no to move forward, even though I did not have a confirmation that I was approved. Interesting. We never got confirmation after another week. I emailed and called, no response.... Don't waste your time.

Lawrence was amazing. After a brief visit and discussion of our search criteria, he was able to…read moreshow us several locations. His effort is exactly what you look for in an agent. And he even drove us around on a freezing cold day! What a guy! If you're serious about finding a new home, reach out to Lawrence at Destination real estate. - jay

Steven Cohen arranged the sale of our Boston apartment and purchase of a new one. All went…read moresmoothly. He and his team have gone through this many times, and their experience shows. They respond promptly and know how to resolve the inevitable questions and problems that arise in this complicated process. Happy to recommend them.

We engaged the Steven Cohen team to help us find the "perfect " home for us in the South End. They…read morewere so informed about all aspects of the market that we felt that we became mini-experts ourselves over the course of our search. In addition to their top notch professionalism, they demonstrated a graciousness and patience (key when you're looking for the "perfect " home) that made the process exciting and ultimately successful. Thanks Steven and team!

If you're going to go to this office, done not use Nico. She only cares about getting the check and…read morebenefiting herself. She does not care about her clients. She is extremely unprofessional, unorganized and honestly quite rude. I have never been so unimpressed with a realtor. Unless you want someone who's going to disappear and ignore your needs as soon as she gets money from you, don't go to her! I cannot believe they let such unprofessional people work at their office who seriously only care about money and not their clients. Avoid her at all costs, she has no idea what she's doing. I do have friends who have used others in the office and really enjoyed it. Just stay away from Nico is all I am saying.

Lisa Ventresca is my heroine, and I am not lying. She showed so much care for my girlfriend and I…read moreat the time when we were looking for an apartment in Boston, I'm so happy Yelp has given me the opportunity to write about her. The incredible thing is Ron Ventresca, her colleague in the office, actually took time out of his personal schedule to introduce us to the landlords and went over and beyond to smooth things over with them and let them know that we would be good tenants. Lisa and Ron are simply fantastic in every way. Even before we committed to the apartment we ultimately moved into, we were about to sign a lease for another apartment when Lisa could see I wasn't enthused about it. She assured us that she would keep looking for us and I was amazed but expected nothing. That very day, she called and she said it was a steal and a better apartment! I couldn't believe it and for this, I am indebted to Lisa. The apartment we moved to was just down the street from the office and Lisa always remembered us. This is exactly what a "neighborhood' realty company should be about.

We worked with Janet to sell our condo. We needed to move fast, so she immediately had…read moreprofessional photos taken and the listing was posted the very next day. She was very respectful of our schedule when requesting times to show the property and was still able to sell it in less than a week! She knows the market like the back of her hand, is very responsive and made the whole process as low-stress for us as she possibly could. At the same time, she was working with us to find our next home outside the city. We found it quickly and couldn't be happier with the outcome!

From the owner: Boston's real estate market remains very competitive the best listings go under agreement quickly,…read moreWe specialize in all real estate transactions; listing of properties for sale or lease as well as representing buyers or potential tenants. Let us help you in your search! When searching for a real estate agent, please consider me, my goal is to provide my clients with the absolute best real estate experience possible, and provide the most expert and ethical advice an agent can possibly provide. So, when considering a real estate agent, please call me and allow me the opportunity to be your realtor, and I commit to providing you with the best realtor experience in the Boston area. In 2020, you need the best realtor to help make you the best candidate when buying and to help market your home to get the maximum value. Rates are low and new construction continues to sizzle! Make sure you have the best real estate agent working for you as we move into 2020. Thank you for considering me as you select the best real estate agent for you and your needs!

Elizabeth helped me find a new home in Boston under SUPER stressful conditions (i.e. moving across…read morethe country during a pandemic). She was responsive and followed my lead with communication preferences (text, calls and emails). She did not flood me with communications but responded to my inquiries quickly. My favorite aspect of working with Elizabeth was that she was direct and precise in her communications. She provided requested information in a friendly, professional and clear manner. I have worked with several other Realtors and their cloudy, rambling communications made transactions REALLY difficult. Elizabeth wasn't like that at all. I trusted the information she provided and any inconsistencies were due to other Realtors and not her. I told Elizabeth my home and neighborhood preferences and she stuck to my guidelines. I loved that she knew about the area and could advise me on what was a good deal or not. I also appreciated that she communicated with seller realtors and got an idea about offers and negotiable items. I also value that Elizabeth drove around and did video call showings with me around my schedule. She had excellent knowledge of structural components and told me why certain things were significant. She was candid when places looked better in listing pictures than in person. As a bonus, Elizabeth was also super helpful when I was having problems with my short-term rental. She let me know about reasonable expectations with my landlord and my responsibilities as a tenant.

Before working with Elizabeth, we had been trying to buy a house for over 2 years with no success…read more We now own our first house after working with Elizabeth for just 3 months. She made the home buying process smooth and took a lot of work and stress off our shoulders. She's great at negotiating, which is extremely helpful for first time buyers. She gives you helpful advice during the process and communicates well with the seller's agent or the town in order to answer any questions you may have. Not only do we own our first house, but we got our dream home. Even after closing, she is extremely helpful and a great resource. We couldn't be happier with our experience working with her.

Andrew McKinney is exceptional. We've worked with him now on multiple purchases and our latest sale…read moreon the south shore. He is knowledgeable, patient, genuine, and measured. He helped us find our dream home each time without any pressure to rush or settle. He perfectly marketed our home sale, getting us multiple offers all above ask. If you want someone who is going to give you expert guidance without the "salesman" vibe, Andrew is your person. We recommend him without any reservations. Also a shout out to his colleague Dimitrios Makos who was also instrumental in our sale.

Andrew is a wonderful partner whether you're buying or selling! My first home purchase ever was…read morewith Andrew by my side in 2015. 10 years later, I sold that same condo with Andrew and even purchased a house with him. In all of my experiences with him, Andrew was very, very thoughtful, knowledgeable, and intentional about giving me the facts so that I myself could make an informed decision. He would offer multiple approaches and points of view and was clear that, ultimately, I was in the driver's seat and had the final decision. When my husband and I are ready to move on from our current home, we'll definitely be working with Andrew and his team.