We just recently sold our condo with Arthur. It was a complicated sale, as we live on the west…read morecoast and had tenants in the apartment. We also needed to paint and prep the apartment with the tenants present. Let me just start by saying, Arthur and his team did an excellent job. Arthur handled everything, from start to finish; hiring contractors, painters, cleaners. He did his best to work with us and the renters through some very challenging moments and he did so with calmness and patience, while offering his expert advice and negotiating skills through the whole process. He helped us broker a sale that was well above asking price and he communicated well at each step of the selling process. I highly recommend him and the team at Red Tree!

Arthur is great! My boyfriend and I were looking for an apartment in the Brookline/Brighton area…read morewith a specific price range and a set list of requirements. We saw a lot of places before we worked with him, and other agents were just showing us the same thing over and over again that wasn't what we wanted. Arthur didn't try to sell us on apartments we weren't interested in. When we saw something we didn't like, he asked us for specifics on why to find a better place to look at next. Arthur blew us away. He found a place that was perfect and much better than anything we expected. Not only is it huge and within our budget, but it also has laundry in the unit! Plus, it only took two trips.

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.

It was a rough journey to be a first time homeowner but I'm glad to work with Philip. He is very…read moreattentive and responsive to my endless questions and always available to go with me to open houses on my busy schedul. Philip will go above and beyond to find you a place to call home. Without his thorough research on the selling price of other similar properties around the neighborhood to suggest an offer higher than the asking price, I wouldn't have been accepted by the seller to purchase in a seller market. Thanks for your assistance! I appreciate it.

Philip is great in getting the job done: finding properties, putting in offers and beating…read morecompetition! I started property hunting in January and closed on a popular home end of February. Can't get it done without my amazing agent!

His knowledge is very helpful and impressive. I would recommend only him! He cares about his…read moreclients and it shows with everything he does. All that i can say is im.truly impressed. Had a friend Leo use him when selling his condo and he was right. What an amazing guy to be working with on such a great decision in life.

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Stephen this past winter (January 2017) on our first…read morehome purchase. I don't think we could have felt more comfortable with him. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kept our interests in mind and was honest about the properties and neighborhoods we were looking in (South Boston and Dorchester). Stephen helped facilitate some difficult situations with our seller and advised us on the proper routes to take. Again, Stephen is a Boston native, down to earth guy and was easily reachable throughout the transaction process. All things you look for in a real estate agent. We highly recommend his service and would without question use again in future purchases.

Ron was great he sold our condo quickly and took care of everything so that we didn't have to do…read moretoo much. He kept us informed through the whole process.

Ron is very kind and also knowledgeable - he knows the area well, what to look for in homes, and…read moreyou can tell he has so much great experience in the business. We felt confident with him by our side during the homebuying process, and he truly cares about helping you find the right home for you. We had a lot of questions, and Ron was always responsive, thorough, and helpful. Would definitely recommend working with Ron!

We worked with Henry on listing and selling our home in Andover. He was a pleasure to work. We were…read morevery happy with his guidance, commitment and listing/sale price. We felt very supported throughout the process. If we were listing or buying another home in Andover he would be our agent.

Henry was terrific in every sense- helpful, knowledgeable, and a calming presence. We've worked…read morewith realtors who use heavy pressure to serve their own needs, but Henry was all about helping us. He was always available and really knew his stuff. We recommend him highly and without reservation!

Fantastic agent to work with in all categories. It was an absolute pleasure to work with John in…read moreboth the purchase of our new house and sale of our old house. John is extremely knowledgeable about the entire process from start to finish and always has his finger on the pulse of the market. He routinely went out of his way to help us understand and navigate the complexities of the entire process. His communication was prompt, accurate, and honest. He went the extra mile to represent us professionally through what would have otherwise been a very difficult purchase. John was able to negotiate great deals for us on both our purchase and sale agreements amid a turbulent market. I would highly recommend anyone entering the real estate market to work with John. We couldn't have been more thrilled!

Helpful, Energetic, Good Listener, Knowledgeable, Great communication, etc. Never visiting Boston…read moreor actually looking for a home there was overwhelming. We made several trips there over different weeks to hopefully find the perfect place. John helped us to look at numerous houses explaining what to look for and what not to look for. We looked on-line and found a few but he was quick to send us a website with all the local condos for sale within the areas that we were looking at. He even was able to point to a few that were coming on the market shortly. He really listened to what we were looking for and having lived in the same area before was able to point in the right direction on several places. He helped by understanding our needs and limitations while looking for our wants and wishes. In the end, am not sure how many condo's we actually looked at but it was several. Ultimately we were able to find a great place that we will have for a very long time. All of the staff we worked with were helpful and made us feel welcome to our new home.

Robert is a true professional and a pleasure to do business with. He made me feel like my time was…read morejust as important as his time. He kept our appointment and answered every text and email promptly. He is what every realtor should be. I hope we will continue to do business for years to come!