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.

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!

Highly recommend Hans and Nancy! When I bought my Waltham victorian almost 30 years ago they acted…read moreas buyers agent and determined a successful offer price in a competitive market situation with multiple offers. It was a great house with great bones that I lovingly restored and renovated. When family responsibilities required me to relocate, I contacted them to act as sellers agent. They made a stressful process so much easier, walking me through the selling timeline and clearly explaining what I needed to do and what they would do. Hans and Nancy have a ton of expertise and were a pleasure to work with. My house sold within a week at a competitive price. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you will be in very good hands with Hans and Nancy.

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

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!!

Chris helped my husband and I purchase our first home in Jamaica Plain and we absolutely recommend…read morehim to others without any hesitation. We chose to work with Chris after interviewing 2 other potential brokers who also have extensive experience working with buyers in that neighborhood. What set Chris apart from the beginning was his thoroughness, attention to detail, and desire to help us find the place that was right for us. A huge additional bonus that sets Chris apart from other brokers is his significant knowledge of construction and home condition details so he is able to point out things that could be a costly problem down the road. Chris was almost always immediately available by phone, text, and/or email. He arranged several hours-long days for us to see multiple properties in the neighborhood. When the property we ultimately purchased went on the market, he was able to get us in early to see it before others. He is also a master negotiator with good instincts who always does the best for his clients. Throughout the offer/counter offer process he was always in communication with us and gave us what ended up being very good advice. After our offer was accepted but before we signed the purchase and sale agreement, there were some issues with the seller's agent and Chris was able to smooth everything over and he did so while on vacation in Aruba! He works with a good team of lawyers and mortgage brokers and we were actually able to move our expected closing date forward a few days when we decided we wanted to move in earlier. Again, we would highly recommend Chris and his team for a top-notch home buying experience!

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

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!

((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.