I worked with Kathryn Flower when purchasing my home, and she was amazing. From keeping my inbox…read morefull of potential houses to showing me my top picks to talking shop about the house itself, she was pleasant, knowledgeable, and so much fun. When my husband and I found a house we really like, though, her skill really shone through. She kept all the paperwork tidy and timely, kept her eye on all those minute details we could never keep straight, and willing to work towards what my husband and I wanted, while still giving us tips from her years of experience. She really put the emphasis on us while doing all of the work. I thought buying a house would be a hair-pullingly stressful situation, but Kathryn kept everything calm. I've been in my new house now for a few months, and couldn't be happier. If I were to move I would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Dave Tumpa and Dave Bryant are good. Mr. Tumpa showed me houses in Crafton, Pa very organized. Mr…read moreBryant had a listing 611 Stanton in Millvale, PA and took his time, he was honest and told me the house needed 30k - 50k basement work it was leaning, thus the low price 29k in April 2012, it ended up selling for 7k, at the time the family wouldnt take less than 20k , but ended up lowering it to 19k after no buyers, i think i said i would offer 10k thinking they would meet me in the middle at 15k but the family wasnt interested. It ended up sitting on the market until March 2013. Nobody wants to buy a house that needs 50k + is was a beautiful house with great views but i am glad i didnt buy it. I had done my research and i knew that i could buy a house for less than 15k if i was willing to spend many hours looking. The market was glutted with foreclosures in early 2012.

Last year my wife and I recently rented one of the Piloni properties and we were very pleased. The…read moreproperty was very nice and the few times it was necessary Carlo was very quick about repairs. More importantly, Carlo is just a great guy. When we moved back to our home state Carlo worked with us to make sure our exit went perfect. I can't imagine a better landlord. (Note: I saw the other review and find it odd (1) that the person felt it necessary to "vent" about Piloni 10 years after the fact, making it 18 years since the event happened and (2) that a family friend of Carlo wouldn't know his name is Carlo, not Carlos.)

This review of Carlos' work comes 10 years later. I was a young foolish condominium purchaser and…read moreasked family-friend and proprietor of Piloni Development, Carlos, for some advice before purchasing a condo at 5 Bayard Road (behind Winchester Thurston school). Carlos was a friend of the family and I assumed that he would do honest work, so against my wife's better judgement, I took Carlos for his word. We told him that we had a month left on our apartment lease and wanted to have the bathroom retiled, a new bathroom sink, mirror, and light fixture. New kitchen cabinets and tile. Carpeting in living room and bedroom. We also let him know that we were on a budget. First off, he went on vacation without telling us (when we were making plans and informing of our timeline...he made no mention of this too us). We had to rent the apartment for an extra month--he still didn't have the kitchen finished by the time that we moved in. We got to experience lots of Shadyside restaurants out of necessity during our first few weeks in our new home--another expense--Max and Ermas got to know us well. Besides being highly unreliable to show up to the work site, he was over budget and the quality of his work was sub par. There was a horrible seam in the counter top (he was expecting to bring it in piece, but couldn't fit it through the door). I imagine that contractors deal with this issue often with better results--his seam was awful. It looked as if had been cut in our apartment hall way with a hack saw and super glued together inside. He also dropped something on the kitchen tile and left a big mark in the tile. There were lots of other issues, but I am constrained by time and space. If it weren't happening to us, the whole situation would have been funny--think "The Money Pi"t on a smaller scale. Time lines, workmanship, and budget were all missed. As he was a family friend, I didn't get anything in writing at the start. I was a dope. The reason that I am writing this review now is that we have purchased another home, and I am being much more careful in hiring contractors. I also feel the need to vent an warn others about Piloini Development I will be posting similar versions of this review on other websites. I tried to post with 0 stars and was unable to.

I've dealt with numerous realtors, but for this transaction in Pittsburgh, I was nervous. Being out…read moreof town and with the property having been used by my son and his friends during school, I wasn't sure of the condition or how much work it needed. I researched the best agents online and narrowed it down to Lisa. Even then, I wasn't sure since we'd never met in person, but I wasn't planning on flying out and was hoping for the best. This lady gets things done. She is pleasant and articulate, but more importantly, she knows the contract, has her own contractors for repairs, and knows exactly how to prep for a photoshoot and a successful open house. She is a great negotiator who never tries to sway you just to get a quick sale, she respects your opinion and delivers results. She also does the "little things" without even mentioning them, I only found out through my son that she was personally scrubbing the sink before the photoshoot to make the kitchen sparkle. When issues come up mid transaction, she resolves them. I had a scare right before closing with a midnight security alert. I called the police for a sweep and alerted Lisa around 1 am, she was out there the next morning with the police to do an inside check and make sure everything was good. If I had another property in Pittsburgh, I would not hesitate to work with her again.

Rare gem of a real estate agent who is more interested in helping you than padding her sales. Lisa…read morehas helped me sell homes and buys homes and my experience with her is unmatched. When I sold my homes, she knew exactly what needed to be done to make the homes more appealing to sellers and they always sold quickly as a result. What I find most impressive about Lisa is her wealth of knowledge. She knows what a homebuyer must do to sell a house and is both honest and upfront from the get-go. Instead of rushing you to list the home so that she can make another quick sell, she'll tell you exactly what needs to be done to sell the house at its highest potential and then help you weigh the pros and cons of making these changes. If you listen to her, like I have, you're going to put a house on the market that will deserve AND earn its highest price point. As a buyer, I have been even more impressed by Lisa's work. She has been patient with me every time we've worked together, put in hours of work in showing me homes and trying to find homes that fit both my taste and budget. Her critical eye was also so valuable when it came time for me to make decisions. When she showed me homes, she was able to show me their potential when I was unable to see it. At the same time, she was able to walk through the homes with me, point out the issues, explain their potential severity and costs involved to fix them. Again, she very thoughtfully weighed pros and cons with me to help me make the best for me. An added bonus: Lisa has an incredible network of people in her roladex. The listing photographer she uses is fantastic. The home inspector that she recommends is the most thorough home inspector I've ever worked with. I've used an electrician she recommends who did wonderful work in my home. It's a package deal that will benefit you long after you buy or sell a home with her. It is rare to find someone who isn't out to make a buck these days. Lisa's first priority is her client all day, every day.

We lived in a Rockwel property in Squirrel Hill for 20 years and loved it. We had a great…read moreexperience with Rockwel. The location was perfect & the place was old (like most places in Squirrel Hill) but well-maintained & comfortable. The landlords responded quickly if anything needed repair, were fair & reasonable to deal with, and the people they employ are so nice. We'll miss this place & these people.

I lived in a Rockwel Realty property for 1.5 years in the Pittsburgh area. My overall experience…read moreunfortunately was not great due to the poor experience I had with having to sublet my share of the lease. The process to sublet starts with paying 1/3rd of total rent in order for them to begin the paperwork. Then the paperwork for the subleaser is complex, time-consuming, and requires things such as 3 years of tax documents, credit check, background check, and proof of income. In addition, if one person on the lease sublets then none of the other people on the lease are able to sublet during the remainder of the lease period. I was informed over the phone that there was no security deposit due for the subleaser. I asked this multiple times because I wanted to make sure I had this very important detail correct. When I finally found a subleaser who completed the paperwork and was approved, at the very end they requested a security deposit to be paid that day. I felt awful for my subleaser since I told him that there was no security deposit due. This was incredibly unprofessional on their end and caused complications on my end. In addition, the phone customer service representative of Rockwel Realty was unprofessional, rude, and impatient. It's a shame really because I thought the property itself was decent for the price. I would never recommend renting a property through Rockwel Realty, especially if you plan on subletting at some point in time. Not a good company.

In March 2015, I purchased a 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home from Pittsburgh Property Guy in the city's…read moreeast end. The 90 year old home was completely stripped down to the studs and renovated by Pittsburgh Property Guy. After living in the house for nearly a year, I can attest to the very high level of quality and craftsmanship that he put into this home. The home inspector even commented to me prior to purchasing that he's seen a lot of renovated homes, and this one was clearly done right. He used high end finishes like Brazilian Cherry floors, granite kitchen counters, and marble in the master bathroom. He also took the time to have the brick cleaned on the outside of the house, exposed and restored original woodwork, vaulted the 3rd floor to create even more livable space. Everywhere you look, you can see that time and thought was put into the final product. It's been so nice having friends and family comment on the beauty and quality of the renovation too! Aside from the quality craftsmanship, Pittsburgh Property Guy himself provided top notch customer service to me when I had questions or minor issues that I encountered. He worked with me directly via phone and email, and was always very quick to respond. It was clear that my happiness as his customer was important to him, and that's not something that should be overlooked! If you're thinking about buying one of his properties, you're in safe hands.

My wife and I owned rental property in Pittsburgh, PA that had been vacant for several years. We…read morelive in another state and owning this property became a huge financial burden and we no longer wanted it. The property needed lots of repair work and the cost of maintaining it was piling up. I reached out to a few investors in the area regarding selling the property and was extremely grateful that I connected with Nick from the Pittsburgh Property Guy Team. When I spoke to Nick, I immediately felt comfortable. He was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly and offered solutions. Thanks to him, the entire process was smooth, quick and easy. He kept me updated every step of the way from the time they made an offer to close. It was a pleasure doing business with the Pittsburgh Property Guy Team and we highly recommend their services to anyone.

Derek helped us buy our first home in 2019, so when our family outgrew that house, there was no…read morequestion who we would call to help us buy and sell again. Throughout the entire process, Derek was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the Pittsburgh market. Thanks to his expertise and guidance, we were able to find and purchase a home that met our needs and was well within our budget. We closed on our new home within 30 days of making our initial offer, and our previous home was under contract within 72 hours of hitting the market. Buying and selling a home at the same time can be stressful, but Derek made the process smooth and straightforward. I would highly recommend him to anyone, whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade to your next home.

We started searching for a home in January 2014, hoping to purchase and move in by May. Staci Rullo…read morehelped us find the perfect house (and price) after looking at only six houses. We closed on the house in March and moved in a month earlier than expected. If you know what you want and need a realtor who will be friendly to you and assertive to the other party, ask for Staci Rullo.

We recently sold a home where the buyer's agent was Amanda Gussman. She did plenty to make sure the…read moreagreement of sale didn't come together. We ended up speaking to the buyer directly and were able to make it work out. Amanda flat out lied and ended up costing her buyer $5,000. Luckily, the buyer ended up being able to purchase the home, so at least there was a happy ending.