You need a realtor to sell your place, call Ed. You need a realtor to help you buy your place, call…read moreEd. You need a realtor just for advice for anything in the area, call Ed. I had first called Ed a few years ago when I was thinking about selling me place. He gave me good advice, was always happy to speak with me, always responded in a timely manner, and I decided not to sell my place. So when I did decide to finally sell my place, I called Ed and he still responded in a timely manner and was happy to meet with me. He was one of three realtors I met with and he came in with the best action plan on how to sell my place. The entire process was quick, incredibly efficient and best of all, took very little work on my part. He has very good knowledge of the market, the area, and is a problem solver. On top of it all, he is a darn nice person and very easy to work with! I could not have asked for a less stressful and positive real estate experience and Ed is a very big factor in that.

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!

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!

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.

I am writing to recommend Tatyana Anokhina as a real estate agent. We have worked together in the…read morepast with mutual clients, and it is a pleasure to work with her. Tatyana has great integrity and she is very knowledgeable about the market. Tatyana is zealous and strategic in her representation of her clients. She brings charm and warmth to each transaction that can help to finesse delicate negotiations. She is patient, a good listener and a very hard worker. Update: Tatyana proved herself a very savvy negotiator and skilled real estate agent again. Her deep knowledge of the Brookline and Newton real estate markets, the Coolidge Corner condominium buildings in particular, was of great value as she won well over the asking price for her clients. Great job! Christopher

Tatyana is a top real estate agent in the Brookline area. She is a pleasure to work with and an…read moregreat asset when buying or selling a property, especially in Brookline. Brookline continues to be a sellers market where home buying is very competitive. After losing several bids to properties in Brookline, Tatyana found a seller who was selling their own property. She got us in before the property hit the market and the day before the property's first open house. Due to Tatyana's tenaciousness and diligence we were able to secure an acceptance to our offer. If I buy or sell a property, I will use Tatyana again. Tatyana work diligently on helping me find tenants for my investment property.

Unlike many of the other 4-5 star reviews I've read, my roommates and I did not do our actual…read moreapartment hunt through Gateway. We used the various websites that aggregate listings and met with many agents that represented them. We had positive and negative experiences, but the place we ultimately decided was perfect for us was being shown by Hannah from Gateway, who was amazing throughout the rest of the process. Do NOT believe the 1 star review of Hannah below, and definitely DO give props to Paul for defending her, because after our experience with her, I have no doubt Paul's rendition is exactly what went down. After all of the places we looked at that did not live up to expectations, we were at the point that we could size up a place in minutes as to whether we wanted to take it a step further. So when we walked into the apartment with Hannah, she did not really need to sell us, we knew we wanted it. But thats where our experience really starts, she didn't kick back and wait for the fee, she worked for us from start to finish. Whether it was meeting up after my own work hours because I forgot to actually attach my application to an e-mail or working with the landlord to waive the security deposit, Hannah made every step easier. If we could, we would go back and start our search with Gateway, because then we probably would not have had to go through some of the headaches along the way. If you're looking for an apartment in the Boston area, start your search here.

We toured a few places with a Gateway agent - ultimately there were too many red flags to feel good…read moremoving forward with any Gateway property. 1. They charge an $40 application fee per tenant - this is illegal in MA for landlords, but not for real estate agents, so they get away with it. Our agent admitted it's purely just a revenue generator for them - it also doesn't apply to your broker fee. 2. They ask for most of their fees via Venmo, which has to be the sketchiest way of sending any kind of transaction. 3. If you go in expecting to tour a single place, expect the agent to line up a bunch of other showings and pressure you into them. We ended up in an apartment with a dog, despite telling the broker we were looking for no-pet buildings due to a severe pet allergy.

David Kres is extremely professional, and did a fantastic job representing my family as we went…read morethrough the process of purchasing a new home. His expertise and patience as we searched for the right house were invaluable. Davis is a good man, and if we ever buy another home, he will be the first person we reach out to.

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!

I am very delayed in providing this review, but Mike Tinsley absolutely deserves the recognition. I…read moreengaged his services when my elderly mother was selling her home while I was living out of state, and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. Complicated deed and family issues delayed the sale for nearly a year and a half, but Mike remained patient, professional, and committed throughout. His guidance and responsiveness made a difficult situation so much easier and gave me tremendous peace of mind from afar. I am genuinely grateful to Mike for sticking with us through such a long and complicated process. His knowledge, patience, kindness, and dedication meant more than he probably realizes. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor they can truly trust.

We can't say enough good things about Mike! From the very beginning of our home-buying journey, he…read morewent above and beyond every step of the way. Buying a home can be overwhelming, but Mike made it enjoyable. He took the time to truly understand what we were looking for, asked thoughtful questions, and offered insights we never would have considered on our own. He was always incredibly responsive, professional, and--most importantly--genuinely kind. His knowledge of the market was impressive, and he helped us navigate everything from competitive offers to inspections to closing, with ease and confidence. Thanks to him, we found a home we absolutely love, and the process was smoother than we ever expected. We can't recommend Mike enough!! Thank you!!

I spent the past year searching for my first home, and Chris Taylor was enormously helpful,…read moreextremely responsive and endlessly patient throughout the process. First off, don't let the length of my search deter you, as that was my fault with my ever-changing parameters. Nevertheless, Chris stood patiently by my side as we bounced around from neighborhood to neighborhood (Allston, Brighton, Brookline, JP, Dorchester, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford). He also was very accommodating to my work schedule and would meet with me as late as 8pm in some instances. He walked me through every step of the home-buying process, and also had every resource that I needed along the way. All in all, Chris was just a pleasure to work with and I'd definitely work with him again in the future as soon as I pay off this mortgage. I should note, at some point, Chris had to take a week or so off, but in the interim, set me up with his colleague, Xavier, to continue showings. Chris still somehow managed to answer emails while he was on vacation.

I am a 22 y/o female college student from BU (now graduated) and I have nothing but kudos to give…read moreto Advantage. Chris Taylor was an absolutely AMAZING agent. Anytime I had an issue, I felt completely comfortable asking him questions. During move-in (COVID era), he wore a mask, gave me a goodie bag filled with information about the place, and was nothing but friendly. Initially, I had such a tough time finding an apartment and was so worried throughout the process since it was all very last minute. Chris was so extremely helpful and sent videos upon request, gave clear communication, and was just an overall pleasure to interact with. I have nothing but good things to say!

I used Collin Bray at Century 21 Cityside to help me buy a 2 bedroom condo in the Back Bay. Collin…read moreis a very friendly and straightforward agent who helped me quickly find a condo that I loved. After my offer was accepted, Collin recommended an experienced real estate attorney and home inspector who were both great. I was nervous about buying a condo but Collin made the process very easy and was a total pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Collin and have already referred a few of my friends to him who are buying or selling places.

My wife and I had the good fortune of stumbling upon Collin Bray at an open house for which he was…read morethe listing agent. We were early in our search for a first home and hadn't yet found a real estate agent to work with, but after meeting Collin we knew he was the right match. Straight from the get-go and throughout our entire home-buying adventure, Collin was warm, patient, supportive, informative, responsive, and approachable. He was the best possible guide and advocate we could have hoped for, explaining each step of the process so we'd know what to expect and when, providing well-informed insight when we were preparing to make offers or negotiations, and folding helpful questions into conversations with seller's agents, home inspectors, builders, and HVAC professionals, that we wouldn't have thought to ask. On top of all this, Collin was invaluable when it came to helping us make connections with other professionals we needed. Home insurance agent on short notice? Done. Amazing interior designer? Boom. Sharp-as-a-tack real estate attorney? Wish granted. Collaborating with Collin was such an enjoyable experience; he always had our backs and was ready to skillfully shepherd us through whatever unfolded. I can say with confidence that if Collin had been captain of the Titanic, it would have arrived in New York City ahead of schedule AND unscathed. Luckily for us (unluckily for them), he was born a bit too late for that and chose to navigate real estate deals instead of oceans. We truly cannot say enough positive things about working alongside Collin and are beyond grateful for the big role he played in putting us in our new home!

I'd like to start off by saying that I don't typically write yelp reviews, but due to all of the…read morenegativity on here, I wanted to give my perspective after living in a Fineberg building for a year. I'm not saying you should expect the best apartment of your life here, but you should know that there are plenty of tenants that have had an enjoyable experience renting with this company. My boyfriend and I lived on the top (3rd) floor of a unit in Allston near Comm Ave. We had spent about a month searching for an apartment in May for a September lease (for those of you that know Boston, the real estate market is a mess) and specifically, we wanted an apartment that was no fee. A broker fee is paying $2,000 or however ungodly amount for a real estate broker to open a door for you. Since our apartment with Fineberg, we've had to use a broker to get another apartment and it was a nightmare. But that's another story. Anyways, we met with Dennis and he showed us the unit. It was a one bedroom that was about ~500 square feet. Small and old, but again, that's Boston. The previous tenants had left their apartment pretty messy, and the unit was small, but we liked it. There was also no security deposit which was a huge bonus. When we toured the apartment, we did not poke our heads in, look around, and call it good. I think people do a terrible of job of actually viewing the apartments they're considering, and then get all pissed off when stuff doesn't work after they move in. We turned on the water and tested the pressure, we felt the heat, we asked the current tenants how everything was, we checked that windows opened, we turned the stove on, etc. REALLY LOOK AT THE APARTMENT BEFORE YOU MOVE IN. So many of these reviews are "there were bugs and mice" or "XYZ didn't work". By being thorough with your review of a unit, you can avoid a lot of shit. Just my two cents. We signed the lease and lived there for a year. A couple of annoyances with building in general (not Fineberg's fault) - the walls are paper thin and a couple down the hall from us had a baby. Not sure why on earth you would want to raise a family in an apartment full of college students but whatever. We heard the baby a lot, which was annoying. The heat got a too hot during the winters, but we just cracked our window and let some cold air in. Not that big of a deal - I'd rather have it a little warm than not working at all. Our hot water went out twice in the year we were there, but we were promptly notified and it was a problem within a section of Allston entirely, not just Fineberg. We had a couple of issues with our fridge not staying cold and they supplied an entirely new appliance the day after we submitted our request, which was awesome. We also had the toilet shop flushing, and again, they were in the next day to fix things. If you submit a request, they are very prompt about following up and fixing things. It was annoying that they showed up at 8 am on a Saturday to fix it, but hey, I'm not going to complain for being too prompt. Overall, we had very few issues over our year with Fineberg. When we did have an issue, they were extremely prompt in fixing it. I would highly recommend Dennis as well, because he was very honest about everything. The ONE thing I want to note that really bugged the crap out of us - when we decided not to re-sign our lease, Fineberg gave my cell phone number to (what felt like) every broker in the city. It's required that we got a 24 hour notice before anyone came into our apartment, but for a full month after our unit went on the market, my cell phone was literally flooded with calls/text from brokers. Some of them are so rude, too - not "can we show your place at this specified time" but more like "we're coming at 7 am Saturday morning" which got super old. I work full time and I came out of a meeting to 12 missed calls and 7 texts from brokers wanting to show our place. Even after someone signed the lease, nobody from Fineberg took it off the market and I still got calls and texts for a couple of weeks. Besides that, though, we had a relatively good year and I would recommend.

I had lived in a Fineberg apartment building for the past two years. I will say they are pretty…read moreresponsive to maintenance requests and it wasn't all bad. But the people who work there OMG they are the rudest people ever. Dianne who apparently controls everything is the most dismissive and rude person I have ever talked to. She has not customer service skills whatsoever and should not be in a customer facing role. There was one month I had an issue with paying rent due to some financial reasons and I got a scholarship from my school to help me pay for one months rent. My school required them to fill out a certain form instead of being understanding Dianne was dismissive and rude and made me cry. They either need to find someone else to work there or fire her completely. Otherwise apartment was nice with high ceiling but could be better maintained and cleaner. You get the landlord special with paint and heaters. I had to keep my windows open during the winter because the heat literally made my room feel like a sauna.