Used them a couple years ago to get my place. They are parasites and Andrea Blum is completely…read moreunprofessional. One morning I was out driving and had my phone off. I had told Andrea I would not be available that weekend as I had other priorities. She wanted to get ahold of me though so she constantly called my roommates (who I had just listed as a reference on my apartment application, I didn't tell her she could contact them for any other reason) all morning asking them where I am. This was all because she wanted to get a check from me that Saturday and couldn't wait til Monday when I was both available and the banks would be open. I think she may be an addict of some kind based on that behavior. On top of that she was just rude and did not want to lift a finger. I am paying this person thousands of dollars to essentially just be a paperwork middleman, and I told her that I need specific language in my lease saying I can have a dog (the landlord agreed to this verbally so I just wanted it in writing). She just straight up told me she didn't want to do that because it was too much work. I'm sorry I asked you to do a teeny tiny amount of work for your insane paycheck Andrea. I definitely will never be coming to you again!

I was referred to Dorte Engel a while back through my grandmother. Prior to hiring her as my…read morerealtor to help me find a rental property I had heard good things about her and savvy and effective she is at finding rental and sale listing properties for her clients in the past. She is very well known in my family and has done business with various members of my family over the years. After working with her I recently referred my mother and sister to her as an outstanding realtor who works fast to seal the deal in getting her clients signed to a rental lease. I was disappointed in her unprofessionalism 2 months ago when I hired her to help me find a rental property. She tried to hustle me into signing a handwritten lease agreement drawn up by the landlord whom I was approved for a 2bd condo located in Silver Spring, Md. I  immediately notified her that I was waiting to receive my housing voucher and that I that I couldn't give her and exact move-in date but she insisted that we keep the condo that I was approved for and that she would inform the landlord of the situation and for him to hold the unit for me until such time that I was able to move in. After 2 months of waiting for my voucher application to be processed I reached out to Dorte and stated to her that I wanted to withdraw my application because I wasn't sure how much longer it would be before I'd receive my housing voucher. I than requested for her to contact the landlord in order to recover my first month's rent and security deposit check that I paid him to secure the unit, but she defended the landlord's right to retain my money by stating to me that I forfeited my rights to retain my rent check due to lack in ability to move into the unit in a reasonable. She also went on to say that "If I could get you your rent check back I would but I will try to fight for you to get you the security deposit back that you paid". Her statement to me was immoral and unethical and she is fully aware of landlord tenant rights and responsibilities and for her to say that it was illegal for the landlord to have kept my money since I did not sign a lease agreement nor did I provide him in writing a confirmed move-in date. She never spoke with the landlord to address my concerns of withdrawing my application and requesting a refund of the security deposit and first month's rent that I paid to his realty company's office. To say the least I was shocked and appalled by her scandalous behavior to recoop a retainers fee from the landlord for getting an approved rental application. She didn't care about the interest of me, the client when she made that move. I than fired her as my realtor and stopped any present and future referrals to her by notifying my family whom I sent her business to that she is a red flag and to not do business with her. I will never use her for my rental or home buying needs nor will I refer her to anyone else in the future.

Mike and Shawna were amazing realtors to work with for finding and buying our new home as well as…read moreselling our existing one. From day one, they were attentive, kind, and fun as they got to know us and what we were looking for, and they were so helpful in both keeping eagle eyes on the market, advising us on locations and details of listings, and arranging visits and accompanying us on both private showings and open houses. As we know, this was a tough time to be looking for a house, and we of course narrowed our search to one of the most competitive towns in the country right now, but Mike & Shawna were great throughout the process and they made it enjoyable despite the difficulty. When we made offers, they really supported us in making good ones without overpaying, and when we finally got an offer accepted they were pros at the agreement process. Selling our condo was a breeze in comparison, and they did such a great job pricing it right, preparing everything, and doing the showings, resulting in several offers over our expectations. Everything from the first call to the closing went as smoothly as it could in this market, and we landed in a home that surpassed our expectations for under our budget, and we're loving it! Thank you Mike & Shawna! We would absolutely recommend them to anyone from first time home buyers to established homeowners.

Mike provides excellent attentive service. Our condo purchase went smoothly and professionally.read more

We loved working with Ben and the whole team! Ben was very knowledgeable about the real estate…read moremarket and helped us navigate smoothly through the home buying process. He was extremely responsive while searching and very quick in pulling comps and putting together offers. There was never a moment we felt pressured throughout the process. After we got an offer accepted, Ben helped us getting a lawyer and lined up contractors for modifications we wanted to make before moving in. The team worked seamlessly with our lender and we reached closing without a worry. I could not recommend enough to work with Ben and team!

We've purchased two homes with Ben. He was wonderful to work with both times. He's knowledgeable,…read morepatient with our many questions, and always very quick to respond, which is necessary in real estate sometimes when you need to move fast on some offers. He's just a pleasure to work with. Also, importantly, his entire team is very professional and kind. Amy helped with our walk-through and setting up our second property to become a rental. They also have great connections (lawyers, contractors, etc.)! We feel like we have an awesome team in Commonwealth that we can lean on for support.

My Fiance and I bought our first home in August through Fireside with our Real Estate Agent, Laura…read moreTesta. Laura helped us check out a few homes prior to the one we ended up purchasing, but, throughout the process, she was knowledgeable, effective, and capable, taking us through all the proper steps necessary for first-time homeowners. Her patience and attention to the "little" things made this entire process extremely easy for us. She was always willing to communicate and get any answers needed at any time of the day. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, hard-working Real Estate Agent who sets you up for success, Laura would be the right person for you! She was determined to help us find our dream home, and was willing to do what it took to get us there in this competitive market. She has a passion for helping others, and I would say one of her best traits is her honesty. She really made this experience for both of us seamless! Thanks, Laura for helping us land our dream home, we could not have done it without you!

My husband and I are first time home buyers and had no idea where to start. Fireside held our hand…read morefrom the beginning with recommendations on who to speak to for our pre-approval to our smooth closing this past August. And we LOVE our new home! Extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of what a realtor should know and setting the standard in the Real Estate industry. You won't be disappointed!

I received a call from Aprilian homes(James G) 3x in one week @ 8 am…read more Telling me he is allowed to call me @ 8 am to call about my house for sale which is NOT for sale. If was for sale a realtor cannot contact the seller must go through the agent. Not to mention I have been on the National Do Not Call List from the Federal Trade Commission since 2011.Then says he is allowed to then tells me to "shut my fone"...Look at this exchange. Who would want a realtor that harasses you to get your property listing. His goal was to list it, Wrong approach buddy! He is an agent/owner he knows it is Not for sale nor on the MLS yet trying to get the listing. Have some class! Sellers beware .Go to a reputable agency !

Excellent and very thorough real estate company! James recently helped us to both sell our starter…read morehome and buy our dream home. Him and his staff were available every step of the way. He was always easily reached by phone, email, or text whenever we had a question or worry. Buying and selling a home is incredibly stressful, but having a seasoned professional like James and Aprilian Homes working with you makes it far more manageable. We highly recommend Aprilian Homes!

It took me a while to write this review because it was hard to put into words just how amazing of a…read morerealtor Judie is. Really, the best of the best. I was looking for a house in Salem for 4 years. I toured countless houses, and tried working with a few realtors. Most of them would just pressure me to buy a house that I wasn't interested in. Then I linked up with Judie, and two months later she helped me find my dream house. She gave me a heads up before the house even hit the market. During the process of closing, anytime I didn't know something, she had the answer, and anytime I needed a contractor, she had someone who had a better price and quality than anyone I could find. Most importantly whenever there was a problem, she had a solution and took initiative. On top of that she is such an unbelievably pleasant person that you could discuss anything with. Buying a house can be stressful, but she made it such a smooth experience. Now she is helping me sell my condo, and as I am about to put it on the market she brings those same attributes, making the selling experience so much more manageable with a busy work schedule. To sum up, Judie *will* help you find your dream home (or sell it). With her experience, expertise, and connections she will make the process smooth. Most importantly her wonderfully kind personality will make you feel at ease knowing you're working with a master of the trade. Thank you Judie, you're the best!

Working with Judie to sell my Salem condo during the middle of Covid-19 was like having a good…read morefriend in your corner the whole way. Her patience, understanding, attention to details, and thoughtfulness made the process as painless as it could be. Judie went above and beyond to make sure that myself and my neighbors were protected and safe from visitors during showings and open houses in the middle of a pandemic. Her legal knowledge shines through when it needs to, which saved tons of headaches! Judie was always available to help or just chat when I was nervous about the selling. She kept in contact throughout the process and the pandemic. She cares and knows her stuff! I could not recommend a better realtor. Judie's support and expertise are second to none! I can't imagine having worked with anyone else and am glad I found her!!!

We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Alida Tangherlini at InRealty. We were…read morefirst-time homebuyers with very little knowledge about how to find the right place. We met with a couple of realtors before Alida, but we knew instantly that she was the one for us. She is honest, knowledgeable, hands-on (she even crawled into creepy attics and basements to check insulation for us!) and she really helped to take the pressure off of us. We never felt forced to make an offer and when we finally found the "one", Alida walked us through every step of the negotiations and provided us with great tips! We are so grateful every day to Alida for helping us! We highly recommend Alida to anyone looking to buy a home!! She's the best!!

Just an owner of 1 apt. but Justin & his team treat me as if 1 have 30 units. They always take…read morethe time to answer any questions I have & have consistently found me wonderful tenants for my little unit. I have sent several friends to In Realty when they were house hunting & have had nothing but good feedback about their experience.

Bill Gehan of Campion & Company is amazing at what he does. If you are looking to purchase ( or…read morelist) your property I would highly recommend that you speak to Bill to get his opinion, and hear about his plans to find you a home that you love, or to sell your property smoothly and professionally. Initially I contacted Bill about a property that he had listed and I thought it was under agreement...but then saw another company advertising it as still available. Bill answered right away about the listing and was apologetic that it was no longer available. He was so kind and helpful when I contacted him that I decided to look at property with him. What a smart decision! Bill knows the neighborhoods of Boston, and can pick up on subtle things about a property that you may not be aware of when looking. Buying a home is important, and having an expert like Bill is essential. He also seems to know ( by name!) 50 percent of the people that he passes by on the street in Back Bay. I have some health issues that have complicated our housing search, and not once did Bill make me feel like a burden. In fact, he made sure to ask the right questions to ensure that I would wind up in a situation that I could stay long term. If you're looking for old fashioned (outstanding) service, integrity and a real estate professional that will be an advocate for you, I implore you to contact Bill. He is not only excellent at what he does, he also makes the process fun, and is a terrific communicator.

We engaged Tracy Campion for the purchase of a condominium in the Back Bay. Our initial negotiation…read morefor the property was conducted over the telephone with her. She did not share her cell phone number with us at any time. Once our offer to purchase was accepted, she made a cameo appearance at a brief revisit to the unit. That was the only time that we met with her. Thereafter, despite my specifically asking for her, she was never available as we moved through the process of inspection etc through to the closing. Any additional communication with her office was through one of her employees. Olivia was pleasant and helpful. Mary was frankly rude to my wife just prior to the closing. The situation became so ridiculous, with less than optimal response from our broker, that I communicated with the selling broker as the transaction moved to conclusion. He was always readily available and took it upon himself to assist as needed. The purchase was completed recently and we have not had any communication from Campion and Company at the time of or following the closing.