This is our second time using Josh as a buying agent and first time as a seller. For the buying part, we got the same quality, professionalism, and hard work that we've got the first time. He was actually able to negotiate way below the asking price for us. For the selling part, he was also great. Compared to many of the realtors in the Providence area, Josh takes amazing photos. We almost wanted to move back in after we saw them. He took great care to present our house in the best possible light at the proper time. We ended up getting an above asking price offer within 2 days of listing. Whether buying or selling, I completely recommend Josh as you won't find a hard working or more knowledgeable realtor in Rhode Island. read more

Joshua helped me to understand the property process and my options in very fair and honest way. I am from California and he explained me everything about the laws and commitments that I will be making post buying. Thanks Joshua. read more

After hearing so many great things about the rhode guide and after reading the rave reviews I decided to give them a shot. Compared to the other real estate agencies in providence (I.e Samson and rentprov) the rhode guide seemed promising. My boyfriend and I both emailed about two separate apartments we saw listed online a few weeks apart from each other and both received a phone call from Lionel. Lionel told us that he would get back to the both of us, which was a month a go for my boyfriend and 2 weeks ago for me. Lionel was also rude to me on the phone, seemed annoyed while talking to me and asked me for my name at least 5 times in a 4 minute phone call....it's Katherine....it really isn't that hard to remember. After neither of us heard back from Lionel we gave up trying to use the rhode guide to find an apartment and have found one else where. The reason I'm giving two stars is because they have really beautiful properties and It seems like Joshua is great, but Lionel could use some retraining and customer service skills. I guess he didn't want to make any money from us. read more

I've often found that the best way to judge a person's character isn't how they react when things are great - it's how they react when things aren't going well. I worked with Josh over several months on a potential home purchase. Through absolutely no fault of Josh's whatsoever, things started to go sideways halfway through the process (unexpected issues with the property, the tenants, etc.). I can honestly say I have never worked with a more dedicated, professional and tireless agent. Josh was by my side and on my side throughout what ended up being a very difficult, complicated process. He always fought hard for what was in my best interests, even if it wasn't necessarily the best economic outcome for him. Despite the fact that things didn't work out, I would work with Josh again in a heartbeat. Here's why: 1. He knows the market like no one else does. Every time Josh showed me a place, he could point across the street and show me 5 others that he had either sold, rented, or knew the history of. The breadth of his knowledge of RI real estate (renting, buying and selling) is truly unparalleled. 2. He works unbelievably hard. I am also a professional services provider (different industry than Josh), and can tell you that Josh really understands customer service. He was responsive on weekends, on evenings and other off-hours. He puts the client first and was always lightening fast in getting back to me with helpful information. 3. He is very well connected. Josh can put you in touch with lawyers, inspectors mortgage agents, etc. that are all top quality. I came into this process as a first time homeowner and a full time skeptic who had been warned by others not to use the same inspector that my agent recommended because (I was told) agents want to see a sale go through and might not get you the best inspector. So, I did my homework and independently selected the professionals who would help me in this process and found that the guys Josh was recommending were the best. They were just as hard working and smart (and NICE!) as Josh. 4. He's a good human being. This one is hard to quantify but essential when you're working with someone - Josh is just a really good person. He'll be honest and tell you if something is a bad deal, he is thorough and careful and he'll work against his own economic interests if it is better for you as the client. It's rare to come across people who are as smart, dedicated and honest as Josh and I am so happy I found him. And just think - this is a review from someone who ended up not getting a property. Can you imagine how much it rocks to work with him when you do? read more

Joshua is an amazing agent to work with! He helped make buying our house a seamless, straightforward process. He took the time to get to know us, which I think informed the properties to which he took us. He taught us what to look for, and walked us through all the paperwork. It helps that he has a great sense of humor and easygoing attitude! Can't wait to work with him again when its time to sell or rent our house. read more

I have an unusual situation and ended up with a property to rent out in Scituate. While Joshua doesn't do real estate rentals in Scituate, I appreciated that he got back to me regardless (when he could have easily blown me off) and he was willing to spend time on the phone with me and point me in a good direction. It speaks to his character that he was willing to help knowing full well it would not benefit him. Thanks for you help Joshua. read more

I love The Rhode Guide! When buying my condo, Joshua was unbelievably helpful. I posed quite a challenge: I had a teeny budget, I wanted a good neighborhood, and I'm super picky. Joshua found me a great place and provided great guidance for me along the way. He's professional, he brings a lot of experience, and he's really in it for you! I was most impressed by his attention to detail, his patience, and his prompt responses (via telephone or email) to any questions and concerns. If I ever rent this condo, I'll go to Joshua again in a heartbeat to find appropriate tenants. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Joshua--if you need a realtor, he is absolutely your guy! You'd be lucky to have him!! read more

We had no real estate experience, so we googled "Best Rhode Island realtor" when we decided to sell our house. The Rhode Guide was the first in a long list of results. Google did not lie, Josh is the best! We contacted him about 6 months prior to when we wanted to put our house on the market. He guided us through the process, provided his professional opinion on what we could do to make our house more "sellable" and was always there to answer any questions along the way. His professional quality photographs made our property stand out from the rest. We listed our house on a Tuesday and had a full price offer by Friday. Josh's expertise made selling our house seem easy. We cannot recommend him enough! read more

Simply put, Joshua and his team are the best! Very knowledgeable about the neighborhoods, price points for each and first-class service! Joshua's photographs are exceptional. I do not hesitate to recommend The Rhode Guide to my friends that are looking for a great representation, whether they are buying or selling! read more

Love The Rhode Guide! Joshua is amazing to work with, he is flexible and always willing to work around your schedule! The Rhode Guide has great properties listed and Joshua is always searching for new properties to for your needs! Great guy all around, very laid back and honest. Give The Rhode Guide a chance, you won't regret it! read more

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Working with The Rhode Guide Real Estate was a pleasure. Highly reviewed and recommended, and for good reason! Although our time working with Joshua was brief (we closed within a couple months) we felt very confident purchasing our first home with him. Extensive experience, very responsive, on time for viewings, and always attentive to answering any questions we had. Can't recommend him enough to anybody looking for a real estate agent. read more

This review is a bit late, considering Josh helped myself and my roomates find our absolutely stunning apartment on federal hill in July of last year (of which we reside now). He was such an absolute pleasure to work with- and honestly, the most highly recommended real estate individual I've ever had the opportunity to work with. Keep up the great work, Josh! read more

We highly recommend The Rhode Guide for anyone looking to buy or sell around here. Joshua is very knowledgeable, professional and great to be around. He took the time to get to know us and our situation and was able to represent us better than anyone we've worked with before. read more

I ended up not renting through The Rhode Guide but will 100% go to them in the future. Joshua was organized, knew his info, helpful, well versed in the area and neighborhoods and intelligent. His true goal was to help me out. I met with TONS of real estate agents when apt hunting and they no where near came close to the knowledge and personal service that I got when I met Joshua. I was bummed that the apt that worked best for me was not his but I look forward to using him in the future. This guy knows his stuff! read more

Joshua is the best real estate agent I've ever met. Honestly! He's sensitive, understanding, passionate and he actually listens to what you want. Once he got a sense of what you're looking for, the magic starts. Instead of showing you 200 crappy apartments first, he presents you the three you're actually looking for. No matter what, Joshua is on top of everything, making the process of finding a new place to live actually fun. I also had the honors of working with Joshua to find a new prospective tenant for my place, so I know both sides of the business. He's working hard to make the process of showing your place as comfortable as possible for you and he's the only agent I've met so far who asked if he should take the shoes off when showing my place!!! Long story short: Joshua is the best. I highly recommend him. Take a look at his website and you will see he's really passionate about his work and cares a lot about his clients. He made me think twice to move away from Providence and finding a place on my own. read more

Joshua was great to work with this week. We were searching craigslist for a 2 Br rental in providence, and by far the nicest place we saw was one of his properties. We called him around 10am, and he was willing to meet us by 7pm that evening because we were driving from Philadelphia. Joshua is meticulous and pays attention to detail, he has special little handouts for life in Rhode Island, and is professional, too -- he is a licensed real estate agent. We loved working with him and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or rent in the Rhode Island area. read more

Joshua Deaner is the bomb! Wow I haven't said that in a while but it is true - he understands human nature and can size up what you like instantly. No time is wasted. He is on top of it and is passionate about his work. His website not only focuses on apts and homes, but also lifestyle experiences in Providence. He truly lives and breathes the Rhode Guide. I highly recommend him! read more

The Rhode Guide showed me a unit with a washer and dryer in the basement (of the house my roommates and I now live in) and told us that it would be ours to use. Then, when we moved in we were surprised to find out it was a private washer/dryer owned by the people on the first floor and there was no laundry in the house for us. Rhode Guide said we were on our own to figure it out. They should really get their facts straight before they show an apartment. Also, when we were in the office of the Rhode Guide reading and signing the lease, the owner of the business was quite rude to us. We were asking questions and his response was "what don't you get? pay rent or your out. That simple." Very rude and disrespectful. It felt like he was treating us like children when we are almost 30 years old. As adults, we like to take contracts seriously, but he just seemed annoyed, impatient and rude. read more

Joshua was an amazing help when I found out I had a few short weeks to relocate to a new city for a job. He was responsive through the entire process, the only Realtor in the area that returned my phone call, took amazing photos and is well connected with the market to help buyers understand the caveats of our past neighborhood. I highly recommend him in the Providence market. read more

After renting around Providence for almost a decade, we were ready to settle down into a home that met our needs more than the apartment scene. I had first reached out to Joshua a few years ago when we were casually looking at new homes, and remembered being drawn to his candor and personality. Although at the time we weren't fully ready, Joshua's approach was always no pressure, extremely personable, and easy to work with. It made it a no brainer for us to continue working with him when we really kicked it into high gear in pursuing properties. As first time home buyers, we were searching far and wide in trying to find the perfect place, and we were fortunate to have Joshua help us at every step along the way. We went through several different phases of home searching - from condos and townhouses to single family homes trying to find the right fit, all the while Joshua gave us helpful recommendations and the pros and cons of everything we looked at to aid in our decisions. In a short amount of time, Joshua was really able to capture our style and what we were looking for. He was easy to communicate with throughout our search, which is key in this busy market. When it came down to finding the home we were really interested in, he was able to negotiate the price we were looking for and made the whole process as easy as possible. We'd definitely recommend Joshua to anyone looking for buyer's representation - he'll definitely go to work for you, and he's a pleasure to work with! read more

My wife and I recently moved to Providence. Josh was an excellent realtor! He met with us when we came to town, quickly got a feel for our style, budget and considerations in looking for a new home. He then tailored the listings to meet our needs and kept in contact with us as we were out of town during our house search. We found a lovely home and been very happy with all of Josh's help. We would recommend The Rhode Guide to everyone. read more

Sorry that I should play the villain. The experience that I had with Rhode Guide was horrible. First I wrote an email asking for more information on a studio priced $775. I was out of US at that time, so I literally have to communicate by email. The broker replied with his basic information -- and that was the last email I got from him. For several times he promised to email, never really done that. When I arrived in U.S. and asked for a showing, I was led to another studio priced on Craigslist $850. When I asked about the $775 one, the broker replied: oh, that one has already been rent. To make things even worse, we didn't even have a PROPER SHOWING because he didn't have the keys to the apartment. Two days later he told me the building manager is out of the country, so I wouldn't even have the chance to see the apartment until the current tenant has moved out. Speaking of moving out, the information on Craigslist says it should be available now; it said the same when I arrived. SO NOT TRUE. The first time we met, according to the broker, the rent was (miraculously) changed to somewhere around $875 to $900. We met for a second time, and he told me that it had become $950, but he can get 25 bucks off for me. This is beyond ill-planned. Absolutely unacceptable. One thing I should add is that the broker is not Joshua. But it's the same company. Keep an eye out. read more

Joshua was awesome to work with. Our condo had a lot of character but also some barriers to find the right buyer. We struggled to sell with a few other agents and found Joshua through his great reviews on yelp. Joshua came up with a great plan to maximize visibility, gave us tips on how to show the apartment, and he got it done. He is always very straightforward, communicative, and easy to work with. He helped us navigate the deal with the perfect buyer. We got a fair price and the process was made easier by Joshua's expertise, marketing, and approach. We are very appreciative for his help! read more

Joshua went out of his way to help us find, and purchase, the house of our dreams. He drove us wherever we needed to go, always on time, and always smiling. We were able to reach him morning, noon or night with questions, concerns, or whatever was on our minds. The instant we started working together, we knew Joshua was not out to get our money by convincing us to buy a house we couldn't afford. Instead he took the time to show us houses of all shapes, sizes, neighborhoods and price ranges, to find what worked best for us, regardless of how it affected his bank account. We never felt pressured. Buying a house is a BIG deal, and his laid-back attitude helped ease us into making a huge decision. Joshua not only helped us find the house we were looking for, but also helped us negotiate an incredible price with the sellers. He's smart, savvy, has a ton of knowledge about the industry, and didn't hesitate to use any of it in helping us achieve our goals. We're glad we chose him, and hope to work with him again in the future (if we ever move!). read more

I would highly recommend Joshua Deaner--in fact, I have given his name out several times already. Joshua helped me to rent my condo to a fantastic tenant. Joshua was reliable, proactive, and professional. He made this stressful process very easy and went above and beyond the call of duty several times. He went the distance to make sure I didn't just get a tenant, I got a "good tenant" who I love so far. I look forward to working with Joshua again if/when it is time for me to sell my condo! read more

Buying a house is time consuming and stressful, but even more so when it's your first time. Joshua helped us find an apartment years ago, so when we were ready to buy we knew just the person to guide us. However, from the very first time we sat down to discuss what we were looking for, we were amazed at how helpful, knowledgeable, and patient Joshua is. We didn't even know what we wanted, but he walked us through a multitude of options for homes in our price range and preferred neighborhoods in Providence. He was always candid yet supportive and warm, and never let us feel as if we were struggling. After looking at a few places on the West End, we finally found a space that made our eyes wide and our hearts pitter-patter. He walked us through every single step, from making an offer to finding the right lender for the mortgage. We took all of his recommendations for services throughout the process, and were super pleased with everyone he sent our way. Joshua streamlined the entire process so thoroughly that we never broke a sweat; we knew we were being taken care of from day one. When and if we decide to get back in the market, whether to buy, sell, or rent, we know exactly who we're going to call. read more

We unexpectedly found our dream home for sale and needed to act fast. Joshua helped us understand our options, secured our offer on the new house, and simultaneously help us sell our existing home as quick as possible. He was very understanding of our precarious situation and was extremely helpful as we walked through all the complications of both deals. There were a few hiccups along the way but he helped us manage the stress with grace and respect. We now wake up every day feeling like we are on vacation and Josh is a big part in helping this become a reality. We will certainly refer him to all of our friends and colleagues as well as invite him and his family to our housewarming beach party this summer! read more

Recently my daughter purchased a condo in providence with the able assistance of Joshua Deaner of the Rhode Guide. His advice and knowledge of the real estate market was invaluable. He was patient, understanding, and helpful from the mortgage application to the closing. Joshua understood how much she could afford and what areas were desirable and safe. His passionate and thorough personality was contagious and helped my daughter stay focused and not become discouraged. Most important is that Joshua showed caring and concern, not caring about his commission but what was in my daughter's best interest. I certainly give Joshua my highest recommendation since I was involved in every facet of the purchase and saw firsthand his concern that the condo was the right fit financially as well as personally read more

We were first-time home buyers who knew next to nothing about the process of buying a house. Joshua was an incredible guide and asset, walking us through the process and explaining all the details. He made this daunting purchase seem so easy. Thanks to Joshua, we found an amazing house in Pawtuxet Village that we fell in love with immediately, and he negotiated to make buying this home happen for us. We couldn't have been happier with this experience or with working with Joshua. Best of all, he did all of this with a great sense of humor that made the house search fun and made every meeting a pleasure. We're so happy with our new house, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joshua to anyone looking to buy or sell a house. read more

Joshua Deaner is a unique breed of Real Estate agent. He was the opposite of pushy, and worked with us over more than 6 moths as we looked at many properties. Once we decided to make an offer, he was accommodating to our busy schedules, and we ended up having a number of late night meetings at his office. I look forward to working with Joshua when it's time to sell our house and look for our next home. read more