Exceptional Real Estate Partner - Phil Delivers Results I've had the pleasure of working with Phil at Park Hou Group through Splice on multiple transactions over the years. Phil helped me purchase a single-family home in Cambridge, buy a townhouse condo in Somerville, and later sell the condo. Each experience exceeded my expectations. Going Above and Beyond from Day One For my Cambridge purchase, Phil's team secured an early showing before the open house, allowing me to submit a competitive offer ahead of the crowd. In Cambridge's cutthroat market, this strategic move made all the difference--I'm confident I wouldn't have gotten the house otherwise. Phil provided an incredibly detailed comparative market analysis (CMA) that gave me the confidence to make a strong but justified offer. Expert Advice That Pays Dividends One of Phil's best recommendations was converting my 2-bed, 1.5-bath home into a 3-bed, 2-bath. This renovation created a versatile home office and guest room, and when I relocated, significantly increased the property's rental value. It's rare to find a realtor who thinks so strategically about long-term value. Unmatched Expertise and Resources Phil's personal experience with rental properties and renovations sets him apart. As a first-time renovator, I had countless questions, and Phil never hesitated to share his knowledge--even well after closing. I later learned he develops properties himself and manages investment properties for other clients, which explains his deep understanding of what to buy, what to avoid, and how to maximize ROI on improvements. A Full-Service Team with Vetted Professionals Phil has built an impressive network of trusted vendors--inspectors, architects, contractors, loan officers, attorneys, photographers, stagers, and more. When he makes a recommendation, I don't waste time researching alternatives because I know they're competent and fairly priced. This network is invaluable and saves tremendous time and stress. Proactive Marketing That Gets Results When selling my condo, Phil convinced me to stage the property (excellent advice) and staffed the open house with multiple team members to ensure every visitor felt attended to. What impressed me most was his follow-through--he personally called every prospective buyer multiple times for feedback and to maintain engagement. Phil doesn't just list properties; he actively sells them. Always Available, Always Professional Throughout every transaction, Phil was accessible via text and phone, answering questions and easing anxieties. His communication style is both professional and reassuring during what can be a stressful process. I've recommended Phil to all my friends because I genuinely believe you won't find a better realtor in the Boston area. His combination of market knowledge, strategic thinking, and exceptional service makes him an invaluable partner in any real estate transaction. read more

Splice Realty is and has been amazing. They were the reality group that help my partner and I brought our first home. On every step of the way, they walk and talk us though it. As first time home buyer, there were many things that we didn't know or weren't aware of. Splice educated us on so many different things such as flood zones, tax, and other fees. They made as feel comfortable with every decision and empower every decision with facts. They honesty and fact checking was something we needed. Buying a house is difficult but factors such as the pandemic and inflation doesn't make anything easier. So we highly recommend this group. They really do have your back, have your best interest, make time for any questions you have, and never rush the sale. Thank you, Splice! read more

A long overdue review. Mike, Phil and the PHG/Splice team helped me with both a home purchase and sale last Fall. Throughout the months of looking, readying one place to list while moving and prepping the other for renos, Mike went above and beyond to make sure I felt supported. He made himself available for last minute calls, answered my many questions thoughtfully and checked in regularly. What impressed me most about working with Mike and Fen in the buying process was their ability to truly listen and talk me through questions and concerns, never pushing me to make any decisions I wasn't comfortable with. I've come to realize their skills in juggling and balancing this fine line - advising without overwhelming and really keeping in mind what I valued, is a true strength. I appreciated that I could contact Mike and Fen with questions and always receive a timely answer. The Splice team was also thoughtful in listing my place and hosting open houses - every team member I met was friendly and helpful. Splice has both the extensive experience and industry knowledge + great people - many thanks! read more

We were first time home buyers and knew at some point soon, we would need a realtor to represent us. We didn't know where to start, aside from a Google search for "best realtors in Boston". We came across Splice Realty (was Lembu Real Estate at the time). They had stellar reviews, so we reached out, and heard back from Ryan right away. He helped us with our search and took part in each house we visited with his observations & suggestions; guiding us through the whole process while pregnant & in the middle of a global pandemic! We finally found a house and closed on it soon after. Ryan was friendly and personable right from the start, always willing to answer our questions & provide advice, and made the entire home-buying experience a smooth process for us; living up to the reviews we read online! We highly recommend working with Ryan! read more

As first time home buyers, we were new to the process and feel extremely lucky to have found an agent like Carmen. House hunting is stressful enough but house hunting during the Covid 19 pandemic was something else. However, Carmen was amazing throughout the process. She was organized, positive, very responsive, understood what we were looking for and she shared her thoughts whenever we needed clarity but was always respectful to our thoughts too.   We visited MANY homes in MANY neighborhoods and Carmen accompanied us to each and every one of them. Being pandemic times, there were no "open houses" so she painstakingly coordinated with each listing agent to make appointments. She also planned efficient schedules for us to maximize our weekend viewings. We particularly appreciate her market analysis and step by step explanation of what our offer price should be and why. But we never felt pressured by her and always felt heard. Carmen also connected us to her wide network of support services ( bankers, contractors, home inspectors etc.) which made our house hunting process even smoother.  We finally ended up buying a new construction which was in the last stages of completion. This meant there was a lot of back and forth with the seller/builder regarding final finishes. Carmen was super helpful here and handled all communications very professionally and always advocated for us in tricky negotiations. Overall, Carmen is an incredibly helpful, reliable and insightful agent and she is a wonderful person making this entire process an enjoyable one. We're finally in our new home and we couldn't be happier! Needlessly to say, we HIGHLY recommend Carmen and her team! Thanks Carmen!! read more

I worked with Ryan in selling my condo in Cambridge during Covid. It was unpredictable time to say the least, and Ryan was great at handling it the sell from beginning to the end. He is always there to answer questions, and went out of his way to make sure everything ran smoothly. He was extremely prompt in communication and was always there to provide advice when needed. After the condo went under contract, he went above and beyond and took care of everything from inspections to getting condo owner signatures. It made selling a condo during covid times much less stressful. Highly recommended, especially if you are selling or buying in Cambridge - his knowledge and experience is extensive! read more

My experience with Ryan Yure was excellent. We were new to the entire process and he always available and always happy to help. From looking at units to recommendations (lawyers, painters, flooring), to answering my millions of first time home buyer questions he was great. I would recommend Ryan without hesitation! read more

I had a fantastic experience working with Ryan at Lembu in my condo search. I recently moved from the West Coast for work and knew very little about the area. Ryan's knowledge and patience were very calming through this normally stressful time. He was extremely organized, responsive, fun to work with, and was a great negotiator. Thanks Ryan for all of your help and mostly the funny jokes! I would highly recommend working with him. read more

Ryan did a great job selling our house while we were out of state. He was able to seamlessly manage the entire process and ended up finding a cash buyer. read more

When we were looking to buy our first home, Allison from Splice Reality was the perfect broker to help us in our search. There were some parts of the home buying process we weren't familiar with, and we had a lot of questions. Allison was always kind and patient with answering our questions, very responsive, and never tried to pressure us to settle for a place that wasn't perfect for us. She also provided a thorough review of comparables so we could feel confident we were paying a fair price. Allison did an excellent and professional job representing us and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to find a new home in the Boston/Cambridge area. We are now living in our dream home thanks to her! read more

My experience with Splice Realty was fantastic. I am particularly eager to recommend Carmen to any first time home buyer. Carmen provided me with educational information, answered all of my questions, supported me through the challenges of home buying and truly made it possible for me to now call myself a condo owner. And might I mention, she did it all in the midst of a global pandemic. Carmen was honest about all of the properties we visited and patient to find just the right place. She earned my trust and proved she had my best in mind. She and her team worked together well and they coached me every step of the way. Thank you to Splice Realty and a special thank you to Carmen! read more

I can't say enough good things about Ryan and Lembu Real Estate. He is incredibly informed and savvy in todays competitive market. He was able to turn a request for a waiver of our mortgage contingency into 12k off and then got the price down even lower after our inspection. Much more than is the norm for the Dedham market. All home purchases are unique and Ryan read ours and executed his strategy brilliantly. Ryan was always attentive to my point of view, patient with us as first time home buyers, and fun to work with. I was most impressed with his ability to set us up with the best loan officer, lawyer, and home inspectors. He has clearly solidified meaningful connections in all aspects of the industry. For my own piece of mind, I shopped around a little and couldn't find rates or people even close to the level of Ryan's recommendations. read more

Mike at Lembu has been an invaluable resource in guiding me through the real estate investment process in order to sell my apartment and purchase my first multifamily investment property in Cambridge, MA. His firm truly provides best in class service, advice, and resources for all aspects of the real estate ownership and investment process. Mike is naturally very trustworthy and so easy and enjoyable to work with. He walked me through every step of the process of selling and reinvesting in the real estate market in Boston, starting with the initial market analysis of selling my apartment -- including a comparable market analysis that many other agents do not provide -- and helping to find the best lawyers, lenders, and general advice. In addition, Mike has a team of contractors on payroll that were readily available and extremely helpful in getting the property ready to sell with almost no turnaround time to get it on the market. Mike's team of agents allowed me to cover showings 24/7 and were very professional in working with my existing tenants and potential buyers. He also helped handle the appraisal and a number of property management related issues in a timely and very seamless manner. In looking for a new investment properties, Mike has excellent knowledge and insight into the dynamics of multifamily properties in various neighborhoods in the Boston area. In talking to him about all of the different areas and possibilities, he has a visceral feel for neighborhoods and specific locations within the diverse areas of Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Malden, Cambridge, Arlington, and Somerville. In analyzing these properties, Mike was invaluable in helping me make sense of the economics of certain properties and deciphering between cash flow versus appreciation, as well as the somewhat complex dynamics of buying a vacant building and investing in building improvements, versus buying a stabilized, tenanted building. It is obvious that he offers many years and depth of first-hand experience in investing in and managing multifamily properties. It was particularly helpful how Mike helped me identify and refine my investment criteria in order to present properties that I liked on a regular basis, which definitely helped me get a sense of the market and further pinpoint the types of properties and areas that I was most interested in, rather than just reacting to properties that I brought to him after conducting my own search. In addition, Mike spent considerable time helping to understand and define my goals for the correct real estate investment based on my assets and income, investment sophistication, and long-term investment goals. What was perhaps most impressive throughout my experience with Mike was the way that he genuinely seems excited about real estate and helping his clients develop the same excitement for their own real estate investments and opportunities. I can't tell you how many times Mike would send me potential listings late at night, on the weekends, or even while on vacation because he was so excited about helping find the right investment. I look forward to closing on our investment property and I know that Mike and his team will be there to guide and assist me through every step of the process. Their skills and experience translate across the spectrum for scale of real estate investment and I look forward to working with Mike on my next investment property as well. I can't recommend Mike and his team more and I know you will be very happy in your decision to work with them. read more

Ryan helped us with selling our house. He's an absolute pro. Great smooth process. His intimate knowledge of the market allows us to price intelligently and ended up selling for way above our ask. Highly recommend him. read more

Allison Park was our agent, and she was everything we could ask for. We worked with her on buying our 3rd house, so we knew some of the things to look for in a real estate partner (and things we sorely missed in past engagements). Here are the things that stood out to us: 1) She was realistic - Allison understood our budget and knew where to draw the hard lines. She didn't take us to homes that we would fall in love with and try and reach for financially (and ultimately bring us hardship). 2) She was knowledgeable - Allison knew the market, the trends, the neighborhoods, and gave us confidence that we were making the right moves 3) She had great partners - she was able to give great recommendations on who to use for legal, loan, etc. 4) She embraced our love for data - she didn't just rely on 1 or 2 properties for comps. She knew I loved data, so helped us track down nearly 20 properties in the surrounding area to work out our comp #. She gave us all the caveats (i.e. different neighborhoods had different demand) but was able to give us a really strong confidence that the price we were offering was suitable and competitive 5) She kept things easy - although we were more familiar with the process than we were with house #1, there are still so many steps to consider when buying. Allison kept us updated and aware of each step, explaining in detail when needed and keeping us out of the mix when it was less important. Allison brought a great, even, confident temperament to the process, and we could not have been happier with the partnership she brought to the table. I highly highly recommend requesting her for your real estate needs. read more

Carmen thought of everything and walked me through the entire process of purchasing a home. I can't recommend this company enough. The questions they ask; the creative ideas in a competitive market; and the support throughout made for an empowering process. read more

Carmen went above and beyond at every step in the sale of my Allston Condo. I was actually on the other side of the country and was not able to be around for much of the process, but I always had confidence in her due to her ability to handle seemingly any situation that popped up (and there were several!) and also her ability to communicate what needed to happen at every step. She seemed to know the right person for every job, making my life a lot easier throughout the process, plus the legal team she worked with was super clear and friendly. This was my first time selling a home and Carmen made it 1000% easier than it could have been, if it would even have been possible without her help. read more

My husband and I started to casually look at places in February. In March, we decided to start seriously looking and asked our friends for a realtor recommendation. They highly recommended Jess to us, and we went looking at a place that weekend! Jess made the process of buying a home so easy and less stressful. She answered all of our questions and provided us info on questions we did not think to ask. When we decided to make an offer, she helped us come up with a number that was competitive. After our offer was accepted, she continued to guide us through the inspection, finding an attorney, getting a mortgage, and the closing. Overall, the entire process was smooth, and I cannot believe how lucky we were! We owe a lot to Jess. She's also so much fun to work with! Highly, highly recommend her. read more

The Ryan Group was a tremendous asset to our home purchase in Brookline. Whenever a great listing came on the market, Ryan reached out to us to make sure we new about it. When the price for a condo was reduced, Ryan texted us right away, had us in the property that night, and facilitated an accepted offer within a day. Simply put, Ryan's focus, responsiveness, and attention to detail were the reason we were able to buy our condo, and for a reduced price. I highly recommend and trust Ryan and the Lembu team for all of your real estate needs. read more

Sylvia Tucker and Allison Park just helped my wife and I sell our condo in Medford. From start to finish they were what you want in real estate agents: professional, respectful and kind, responded quickly to communication, answered all of our questions, etc. We highly recommend them and Lembu. You will have a great experience and know that they're out to do the best for you as the client. read more

Our experience with Splice Realty was just awesome! My wife and I were buying our first home and really did not know where to start. We didn't know real estate market or even what we wanted. However, Mike was very patient with us and guided us through many decision making processes which was so valuable for us. Mike always responded to our questions promptly with answers that show his knowledge and experience. Once we found the house that we wanted, the whole Splice team (Ryan, Chris, Alison, Alex, and Carmen) was so helpful and made the purchase process easy and smooth. We are very thankful to meet Mike and Splice Realty because they really care about clients. They listened and answered our questions and taught us a lot in this process. And most importantly, they helped us find and buy our first home that we love! Very grateful and highly recommend! read more

Could not recommend this team more. We worked with Mike 8 years ago to purchase our first condo, and we knew we wanted to work with him (and the team he now has) again to buy our next place. The team responds day or night to your requests and questions, and they go out of their way to value your time. Whether you're buying and/or selling, the team has all the logistics worked out in advance and has all the knowledge about all things real estate. Could not recommend more... don't hesitate to reach out to them! read more

Mike Park and Lembu made it easy for me to buy my first condo in record time, as I was about to get kicked out of my apartment. He made each step easy: From understanding the process, to hooking me up with a great mortgage lender, to making offers and negotiating, to connecting me with a real estate attorney, to the home inspector and closing. The people he referred me to were all top-notch, saving me a huge amount of vetting time. Mike also knows the market extremely well, having gone to MIT, lived here for many years, and been involved with so many home purchases. This is truly valuable. And to top it off, he's a nice guy. What more could you want in a buyers agent? read more

Mike Park was our seller's agent as we tried to sell our condo in Cambridge this past April. As some of you may know, April 30th was the end of a tax credit offered to buyers. With Mike's help, we listed and sold our property in less than 9 days in order to meet the deadline. And boy were we thankful that we did because the market definitely tailed off after the deadline expired. The funny thing is, we were hesitant about rushing to sell our property, but Mike firmly encouraged us to quickly move forward. We didn't feel pressured, but nudged along in a good way. He knew the market and we didn't, and now we are thankful that we followed his advice. Mike was also great with communication. Even if we had random questions, he would answer our questions via text, email or phone call. He always was available and really made an effort to keep us updated about the entire process. One of the cool things that Mike used to keep us updated was a Google Documents spreadsheet. Mike was definitely comfortable with the latest tech gadgets, which was helpful especially as buyers/sellers become more wired. We really enjoyed working with Mike. He was patient, thorough and comprehensive. Even other people in the industry would tell us that we had picked a good agent because he was dedicated, energetic and thorough. Definitely someone that you want in helping you either sell/buy your property. Obviously no agent is perfect, but Mike definitely is a great agent and genuinely seems to care about you. So Mike, thanks! read more

Lots of positive feedback for Mike and Lembu already, but I felt it was important for me to share as well, if only to say that the team is as great as everyone says it is. My wife and I purchased our first condo in the summer of 2011. We were really new to the process, but Mike walked us through the entire thing. He started by giving us the questions that we should be asking when choosing to work with a real estate agent and never assumed that he or a member of his team would be our answer. Then as we first visited properties, he helped us to see the things that we would not have seen on our own because we lacked experience (in particular, he has an eye for resale value). As time went on, we began to understand and see for ourselves and he encouraged our observations. Although Mike was our primary agent and he really tried to be available as much as possible, there were a few times where we wanted to see a place on short notice and he could not be there; in those rare cases we were helped by his associates Aaron and Cathy who made themselves just as available. The team made it possible for Lembu to serve our crazy schedules! This review would not be complete without a mention of some of Lembu's tools. In particular, Esther put together booklets of all the places we visited with details gleaned from the MLS and other listing sites which were incredibly helpful both when we visited and afterwards when we were trying to remember details of the many properties we visited. And yes, we are now proud owners of a condo and we love it. Thanks, Lembu Real Estate! read more

I happened to meet Jess while rock climbing in Somerville. When she told me she was a realtor, I immediately started asking questions. My fiancé and I had been looking at renting apartments, and slowly realized that we should buy. Jess answered all my questions...how does the process go, is buying a condo a good idea, who what when where why?! Several weeks later, Jess came by my house with a binder full of information. She went through all of the sections with us, and happily answered all of our questions. Eventually, she set us up in the MLS system so that we could get e-mails about new listings. We spent a few weeks watching the market, and favorite-ing listings that were in our budget and locations. Jess made an itinerary for us to to see a couple locations in Medford/Malden. She also made us a customized binder! It had each listing included, so we could see more details and not forget when we went home. It was perfect. After seeing around 6 places (a tiring day) we arrived at our last location. We really loved it...so that evening we called Jess to put an offer in. With her help and consultation (and 2 more offers later), our offer was accepted! Using Jess's recommendations, we chose a bank and a lawyer (but used our own inspector), and loved working with all of them. The rest of the process went so smoothly...they kept warning us of road blocks and stress, and it just never came! The sellers were great to work with, did everything we asked, and the final walk-through went smoothly. We just closed yesterday, and now we are homeowners! Jess listened to our wants and needs, didn't every push us, she steered us when we asked, and gave us her 2 cents without overwhelming us our changing our minds. Whether you are a new buyer or an old hand at buying property, I would definitely recommend working with Jess Cohen through Lembu Real Estate! read more

We worked with Mike for a few months this summer, in order to find an investment property in the Cambridge area. Our search was successful, with Mike's help. Mike is perfect if you are looking for: - an expert in the Cambridge real estate market - a guiding hand in how to purchase a property, no matter if it is your primary home or an investment. Mike listens very well and can adapt to your needs - an extremely patient and honest real estate agent who will discuss any concerns you have, at length, without rushing you into anything - someone who is open to feedback. Mike repeatedly asked us for feedback and was very willing to change his approach in order to help us best Mike is like a friend who you can trust with real estate advice. He is polite and never pushy. We would recommend Mike to anyone who is new to the Cambridge market or who is looking to purchase their first home and needs to learn about the ABCs of home buying. His gentle and dedicated style would put any buyer at ease, and his conscientious approach makes you feel like all bases are covered. Although we were not million-dollar clients, Mike took the time to talk us through any concerns we had, and showed us many many many properties until we found the right one. After we closed, Mike took the time to follow up for one more round of feedback and to see the renovations we had done to the place (so far). We are high energy and pretty picky, so I definitely appreciate every bit of Mike's patience and guidance through our home-buying process. read more

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST.  Lembu was recommended to me by a friend and now I can't stop recommending them to any one who is even remotely interested in home buying or selling!  While I had the misfortune of working with another real estate agent who really exemplified the many negative stereotypes of a salesperson, Mike is the exact opposite. I first worked with him almost two years ago when I was trying to buy my first condo and then again as I just bought a second property to "expand my real estate empire" as Mike likes to joke. He is truly the most thoughtful and organized person I have ever had the pleasure of working with.  From the first offer (and there were many in the competitive market I was first buying in), he was patient in explaining each step and answering (and re-answering when I asked again) all of my questions.  He cares that his clients get the best deal and takes the time to make sure they understand every aspect of the purchase or sale. That said, his comp analysis' are incredibly detailed, and he will call or email promptly to explain them if need be.  I would (and will) work with him or anyone associated with his company in the future.  Thank you so much for all of the work you did for me! read more

When you reach out for a service provider online, you never know what you're going to get. I am so fortunate that miraculously landed on Splice Realty, and I cannot recommend Ryan highly enough. From our very first phone call, to meeting me at properties, discussing market trends and property value, to making an offer, negotiating the hell out of a deal, and being at my side all of the way to closing and beyond, Ryan far exceeded my expectations. Ryan had incredible knowledge and insights into all of the towns and areas that I was considering, and helped me focus my search to fit my needs. He patiently worked with me as a first time home buyer, and was able to thoroughly explain every step of the process. Once I was ready to make an offer, he provided an incredibly detailed market analysis and we developed the perfect offer strategy. In a competitive market, he was able to help me get my offer accepted without overpaying. With every trick up his sleeve, I knew he always had my best interest at heart and was always working hard to fight for me. Once my offer was accepted, Ryan's team of inspector, mortgage broker, and attorney were absolutely awesome. I can truly say that it helps to "know someone in the business" and they saved me tons of money and aggravation. Since closing on my house, Ryan surprisingly hasn't disappeared! He's still attentive and response quickly to all my of texts and emails. When I needed an electrician and handyman he was able to send someone my way the same day. If you're looking for an agent to buy or sell, look no further. You'll be in great hands with Ryan, and you'll probably make a good friend like I have! read more

I have worked closely with Kelly McCahon at Lembu Real Estate and recommend her to all my friends & family who are looking for a realtor they can TRUST! Kelly is smart, knowledgeable and truly cares about every person she is representing. She works hard to make sure her clients are fully informed and that they understand every step of what can be a complicated process! The key when making a huge decision about buying a house is having the right people on your side looking out for your best interest. Kelly makes the process as stress-free as possible and is the kind of person you want in your corner! read more

My husband Josh and I, just closed and moved into the most beautiful condo in Somerville, and can not say enough wonderful things about Mike, Mia, Bernadine and the entire team at Lembu!! This was our first real estate purchase, and as you can imagine, having saved for years and years, a bit of a scary and very new process for us both. That being said, the team went above and beyond to explain every step of the process in easy to digest terms, always made time for our questions, calls, and to meet with us in person. They helped us negotiate and truly represented us as the buyer in the entire process. More importantly, the expertise and friendliness of the team were unparalleled! Mia was incredibly flexible with her timing, agreeing to meet us at all hours and to make herself available to let in vendors that needed measurements before our move in date. The lawyer Mike recommended, Jason Cohen, truly did a fantastic job, and was accessible at all hours to assist, responding instantly to all emails and priced his work extremely fairly. I cannot say enough good things about Lembu. If you are buying your 10th property or your first, this is the team you want on your side. Thank you Mike, Mia and Bernadine and everyone Lembu!! We loved working with you and look forward to you helping us find our next place! read more

My wife and I closed on a newly constructed condo in Cambridge last week and Mike Park was our buyer agent. We've each bought a home in the past and both agree without a doubt that Mike is the best real estate agent that we've worked with, bar none. Mike is incredibly patient, honest, intelligent, and straightforward. He has a great personality and style that makes him a very effective agent without being pushy or overbearing. There were many potential road blocks along the way with this purchase and Mike handled them all smoothly and efficiently. He clearly cares deeply about his work and the service that he provides his clients is outstanding! We also had a great experience with Esther Na in Lembu's office. She helped us out on a couple of occasions. We recommend Mike, Esther, and Lembu overall without hesitation and will use them again the next time that we buy or sell a home! read more

We worked with Nick Mescia as he was a recommendation from a friend. As young, first-time home buyers, Nick was very helpful and prompt about meeting our needs while we were often too busy to do the ground work because we were preoccupied at our own jobs. Nick was not afraid to do the larger multi-neighbor searches and over time we learned what we liked to narrow our hunt down. Nick was reliable and trustable, helping us to understand what to expect every step along the way. We felt like we were in good hands and would recommend him to the next folks looking in the Boston area. A+ read more

Jess Cohen is an awesome agent to work with. We bought through her and really recommend her. None of the pushy typical real estate agent stuff, she helped us find a great neighborhood and to prioritize an incredibly long list of requirements and preferences. The actual close and coordination went off without a hitch (we closed in 4 weeks!) and she saved us from overbidding, saved us 10,000! read more

My wife and I were first-time home buyers and understandably overwhelmed with the process and prospect of buying a house. Ryan Yure was recommended to us by a friend and we couldn't have been happier or more impressed with him throughout the whole process. He provided invaluable insight as we visited multiple properties, provided a very accurate market analysis, and was a shrewd negotiator - even helping us get our first offer accepted! He has a great network of professionals to recommend which helped during the buying process and after. We will be happily recommending him to any and all of our friends/family looking for properties in the Greater Boston Area. read more

First off, let me start by saying i DID NOT purchase property through lembu. i went to mike because i was strongly interested in purchasing a home.. i'm pretty sure he didn't think i was ready for it and didn't think i would be able to afford it but he still took time out of his day (more more DAYS) and sat me down and went over stuff. beyond that he was sending me information about houses as well as connecting me with bankers. thanks to his connections and information i was able to determine that purchasing a home at the age of 26 was a bit more than i could handle. with any other agent i might have rushed into a purchase and regretted it, instead mike was not pushy which allowed for me to make the correct decision (in the end i blew the money on a car anyways.. ha ha). all in all, if you are looking for a place in the boston area lembu is the place to go. mike is the man and will be MORE than helpful in your quest. read more

I'm so glad that I got to work with Ryan Yure. I was a first time homebuyer and a bit intimidated about the whole process. Ryan was very knowledgeable, was always there to help and guided me patiently through the process.  I would recommend Ryan to anyone looking to purchase/sell a home. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Ryan. He worked magic getting us our new house for under-asking price and selling our house for over-asking in a very short time frame. Throughout the whole process Ryan was calm, responsive and had exceptional attention to detail. He eased our many anxieties and answered our endless questions I've recommended him to all of my friends and wouldn't hesitate to use him again if we were looking to buy/sell in the future. read more

My wife and I worked very closely with Dennis to find and buy our very first home recently. Dennis was very helpful throughout the house buying process and answered all of our questions thoroughly and promptly. He is also very organized and have checklists to help us with understanding everything that needed to be done including a post-closing one too! It was also incredibly easy to work with him. Overall, Dennis is great! He responses very promptly, reliable, smart, organized and have great knowledge of the real estate market in Boston. We highly recommend him. Thank you for making our house buying process easy and less stressful! read more

We chose to work with Mike Park and John Sanzone based on their 5-star yelp reviews. We recently closed on our house and now know from experience why they have such a high rating. They definitely deserve it. They are professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We were selling our tenated property, and they did a terrific job managing the process for our tenants. They communicated directly with them, visited them in person at the beginning of the process to discuss what would happen with showings and open houses, and went out of their way to make sure that the tenants were happy. (Happy tenants help a lot in selling a house, I learned from Mike!) They also helped us with the pricing and we made a fortune selling our house! Very impressed with their knowledge of the market and their strategy for timing and pricing. We sold the house in one weekend at a very nice profit. There were of course difficult things that came up during the rest of the process, but Mike and John handled it all beautifully, gave us expert advice, were always calm and pleasant to talk to. They went above and beyond - Mike came over to meet us in person and help us with some paperwork, even after the offer was accepted. He's a really great guy. John was kind enough to text me the minute he left the house with inspector so I could come back with my little kids. Really, no complaints. They're the best! Treat yourself right and use Mike and John! read more