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.

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.

HANS BRINGS BROUGHT SUCCESS !!! A huge thank you goes to…read moreHans Brings as we needed to sell our house which we owned for over 35+ years. A very melancholy and emotional time, since a lifetime of memories with our 2 children who are now adults, grew up there and those memories were made one brick at a time. Hans handled the situation amazingly well and was extremely thorough during the process. He is the ultra professional with his vast knowledge of the industry, the areas, and the connections. He really did a phenomenal job for us and we couldn't be happier. A special thank you goes out to Nancy as well for all her help throughout the process. If you need to sell a house or are looking to buy.... HANS BRINGS RESULTS ! A million thanks from the LYNN family - Bob, Nancy, Bobby and Taylor

We had an incredible experience working with Nancy and Hans. From the very beginning, Nancy was one…read moreof the kindest, most patient, and supportive people I've ever met. She guided us through every step of the home-buying process with care, clarity, and unwavering positivity. Simply put, she was amazing. When it came time to close the deal, Hans stepped in with his expertise and determination. His insight and drive helped seal the deal and land us the home of our dreams. Together, Nancy and Hans are an unbeatable team. To put it in baseball terms--Nancy was our ace starting pitcher, setting the tone and keeping everything on track. Hans came in as the stud closer out of the bullpen to finish strong and secure the win. We couldn't be more grateful for everything they did for us. The LeRoy's

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!!

We had the pleasure of working with Mike Tinsley at Longwood Residential for both the purchase of…read moreour new home and the sale of our condo, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, Mike went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly! He was highly responsive, always available to answer our questions, and incredibly proactive in addressing any concerns that came up along the way. Mike was extremely patient and helpful during our search for a new house (covering many different towns), offering great insights and advice throughout. Once it came time to negotiate and prepare for the closings, we completely trusted him to get things done. Mike's professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to our best interests truly stand out. It can be hard to find a real estate agent that you trust. We were fortunate to get introduced to Mike through a friend. We would highly recommend him to our family and friends now as well. He will go the extra mile for you!

Chris and his team know how to get the things/ house you are lookin for . We were in a huge rush to…read moreget a house and Chris just got everything rolling super fast and we got the house we wanted and in the area that we wanted. I know this market changes real quick so experience defiantly matters bug time. They know the area well, the schools, the buss stops, the best areas for kids and also the little thing inclusive the bed greek food around . If you are lucky enough to meet this team you are in good hands and if you re not , well, give thank a call. Best JC

I have used Chris to sell, buy, sell and buy again!!! Needless to say, that speaks volumes for…read moreChris and his team! I would never use any other realtor! They are superbly knowledgable and honest with a great network of professionals for anything possibly needed to make selling or buying painless! I cannot recommend Chris and his team highly enough!

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!

((NOT Reliable)) she Opts and chooses to Market her fun and progress timeline on Facebook, But had…read morefailed to recognize or acknowledge multiple inquiries only to be overlooked and bypassed We called twice, left voicemail, she never bothered to follow through or call back, it's very disrespectful Nothing but mixed signals, we had prospected over a rental property we wanted her intervention to get property rented. Nothing ever evolved, it was ignored and bypassed I understand she is ((((very active)))) on Facebook but please monitor your voicemail and try to at least communicate, the *real estate market is Rough As is* It's like cherry picking, she choose to ignore Rental but RENTAL can translate to potential sale in future. Where is the Commitment to the Newton community or general public ????? Absolute disgrace, we had to move forward with someone who RAPIDLY listed the property to maximize the rental property. Just to clarify, there is ((No)) mistaken identity, I have the proof of voicemail to identify and authenticate the disconnect. And proof of call log which can be uploaded at any given time and day, to justify and further warrant and validate the truth . It's very awkward to reject services- have a nice day!

Orit helped us with finding our new home. She did so professionally and always with a smile…read more After a quick first conversation with Orit and a few questions she already knew exactly what we needed and took us to see relevant apartments only. She is responsive and respectful and I am highly recommend anyone who need a realtor to work with Orit.

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.

So I just got home from this shit show, and I'm glad it's not just me who has had a bad experience…read morewith these people. I found one of the realtors numbers through BC's off campus housing, her name is Dena. I work during the day and go to school at night so I'm busy. So far everything from BC and every service I have gotten through BC has been just wonderful, I love it here. Except for this place... So I have an appointment for 2:30pm today, so I call just to double check because thats how I roll. Dena said "No, it's for 5pm" . So I'm a little confused but whatever...I move my entire schedule around for this. I leave a family function early and push back seeing my friend who is only in town for a week. So I arrive at 5pm and it turns out my appointment was for 2:30pm and they will have to show the real 5pm customer/appointment first and then come back for me in 30 minutes. Actually let me rewind. When I arrive there is a man sitting at a desk who doesn't even acknowledge me. I have no idea how to let my realtor know I have arrived. I see in the back of the room a woman and all of the sudden the man goes back there and seems to be scolding her. I can hear her speaking loudly in a defensive manner. They were basically having a couples fight back there before I was even greeted. It was really weird..they also had a toddler running around who I later found out was their child. So I am asked to wait a half hour until I can be shown anything. I agree to wait half an hour. I was so tired from work and I was amazed that no one apologized to me or even showed me some listings, even handed me some type of magazine or brochures or anything... just no service whatsoever....WOW. This is not my first rodeo. So I think about it for 5 minutes and walk on out. Just because I'm a student doesn't mean I didn't take time out of my busy life to come here just to be treated like garbage. We are customers and some of us work and have lives outside of college if you can't give good service, waste our time, and can't do your job well you won't last forever. DON'T GO HERE.

Horrendous customer service complete with nasty attitudes and complete unprofessionalism. How they…read morehave survived is beyond me. My husband and I moved here from Ohio. We had no clue how brokers worked in Boston, but we needed an apartment and did not have time to come out to Boston before we moved here so I could go to school. They sent us pictures of an apartment and they looked okay. So we took it. The broker we worked with was pleasant via email and told us to send in last months rent "when we had a chance". So...we did just that. We planned to wait until we actually moved to Boston to give them the security deposit when we received the key. We had already sent the check for 1st months rent. So a couple of days later she sends me a nasty email asking where the check was. I told her "um I thought we could give it to you when we actually get our key?" We've never met these people I wasn't keen on sending over $3,000 to Boston without having a key to the apartment. She responds again very nastily and says well thats not how it works in Boston. Okay. Thats fine, but is it just me or should she have have told me WHEN I ASKED WHEN THEY NEEDED LAST MONTHS CHECK that she needed it ASAP. So unprofessional and uncalled for. Don't say that we can send it whenever we want and then change your mind. So the apartment is not what we are expecting but again we are from Ohio. Where $800/mo gets you a clean, freshly painted two bedroom apartment including utilities. Parking is not an amenity in Ohio. It's included. But I'm not bitter. Just saying. Anyhoo the apartment is crappy but comparable to others in the area, so I don't feel too bad. So fast forward to June/July of this year. My landlord contacts me asking if we want to renew the lease. I say no, so she said the brokers will be contacting me about showing the apartment. Fine, whatever. Then one day as I'm getting out of the shower I hear someone opening my front door. No knock, no nothing! I freak out, grab a towel and run to the door. Its one of the brokers from Great Realty. She smiles nervously and says "Oh my gosh. Sorry. Is it a bad time?" Really? ReallY?! I'm dripping wet fresh out of the shower and you came into my apartment without knocking and you ask is it a bad time? They don't know me. I guess they thought I'd grin and bear it. I calmly said nope its not and shut the door in her face. I promptly called my landlord and told her that they need to call and give me 24 hour notice BEFORE showing up at my apartment O yea. AND they need to knock. I was so upset with the lack of professionalism that I added another clause, either myself or my husband need to be home when they show the apartment. I guess that was just asking too much because my landlord got huffy and said that was inconvenient. and that brokers have the right to come show the apartment. She also threatened to speak with her lawyer about it, which I welcomed. I'm a social worker. I don't have a lawyer. Let me know what he says, less work for me. So I checked into it. I looked up MA Tenant law online and it says that only the landlord can enter their unit without permission from the tenant. if they have probable cause. But as far as showing the unit to prospective tenants, it says that And even then only to show the property to prospective tenants. It also says that the landlord needs to make effort to find a MUTALLY AGREEABLE time to show the unit between themselves and the leasee. So...yea. She checked with her lawyer and he told her I was right. Back to the brokers. The landlord told them that they need to call me 24 hours in advance. Did Great Places listen? Nope. I got 3 or 4 phone calls asking me if they could show the unit in a half hour or in an hour etc. And I continued get huffy attitudes from the agents when I said "no." It got to the point where I went INTO Great Places to speak with the manager Paul, because I was tired of the agents not listening. To this day I don't think its too much to ask for a broker to call in advance when they want to show the apartment. Its mind boggling. They acted like I was a crazy lady asking for something that wasn't commonplace. It's kind of...in the law. Last point. About 3 weeks ago the manager called my phone telling me that he was "going to be showing the apartment Saturday". I call him back and gently remind him that yes I would be home but he needs to "ask" and not just TELL me that he's coming over. So I'm home on Saturday waiting for him to show it. The time that he's supposed to show the unit comes and then passes. I call him and he tells me that the client didn't show up. Fine. Understandable. But could you have called to let me know? Why is it so hard for these people to be professional? I don't know. But please. Do yourselves a favor and SKIP GREAT PLACES.