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.

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!

Elizabeth is an incredibly knowledgeable, trustworthy, hardworking, and enjoyable person to work…read morewith. She helped us find an amazing rental in Canton, and a couple years later our dream home in Sharon. Elizabeth listened to and understood our unique needs and preferences, sharing specific properties she thought we would like (and she was always right!). She was extremely patient and responsive as we took our time to find the right home for us, seeing so many places with us and never pushy or rushing us. She always acted in our best interest and is someone who not only knows the real value of a home, but can suss out the ins and outs of any property to an incredibly impressive level. She has incredible advice and also has amazing recommendations and connections to people who have made the whole home buying and moving process easier - from movers to contractors. Elizabeth made what can typically be an overwhelming and stressful process, very comfortable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who will be in your corner.

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 and his crew did a great job with selling my place. I would recommend them. They're also…read moreextremely nice, which makes the experience pleasant. They're very fast as well. I mean, what more can you ask for?

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!

My partner and I are first time home buyers and our experience with Robbie Reutzel was great. We…read moreworked with him from November 2020 to June 2021. We got an offer accepted in April and closed in June. Rob was a very responsive and punctual agent. Scheduling open houses and private showings with Rob was very smooth, sometimes we went to a few properties in one day. Rob's feedback to properties were very honest and as first time home buyer's we would have missed those aspect if he had not mentioned it. There was a property with a major tilt and Rob pointed it out...it was making us dizzy. It was great having Rob to help answer our questions about the roof, the heater, water boiler, septic tank age and so much more. He would also provide comps of similar properties that sold recently in the area. Overall, we had a great experience with Robbie and would highly recommend him.

ADVOCATE. All agents know the same information on market availabilities, the drill for offers,…read morebids, closing. But you need an agent who will advocate for you, as Victoria did for us. The questions about private viewings, where to get a mortgage pre-approval, what to do when your lawyer isn't replying are all steps towards finding the best home, and Victoria walks in these moments with you. She continued to give us boost after boost when we came upon each new level of the home buying process. In Victoria, you will have an agent who is: -attuned to your needs and wishes -greatly attuned to and knowledgeable about the market -a lucid communicator and readily available -an adviser amidst many decisions -helpful with numerous action items, leading up to being handed the keys to your home! It was a privilege to work with and get to know Victoria! She is truly a star in her field!!

Victoria was a huge asset to our house hunt. We were first time home buyers, and also bought during…read morethe pandemic. She was always understanding and really went a long way to get the best deals for us. She was extremely "real" with us: she identified red flags, made sure our expectations of the market matched reality, and also did tons of research. In the end we got a great home and felt like we had a real advocate in the process. Would highly recommend.

If you're looking for somewhere to live - Dino is your guy!! Myself & my new roommates put Dino…read morethrough the ringer trying to find a dog friendly apartment in Brighton. It really felt like he bent over backwards to help us find a good one. (It's seriously impossible to find a place that isn't overpriced or just disgusting that allows dogs) Dino was the most helpful realtor I've ever had - he really knows the area. He's professional, yet laid back so all the time we spent together was actually enjoyable and not a gigantic pain in the ass like most apartment searches are. Plus, he's honest. Whenever I'd find a subpar place he would point out the negatives and assure me we could find something even better. (For the record, we did. Our new apartment is the best.) But seriously, don't waste your time anywhere else - I would give this guy 10 stars if I could!!!!!

Awful experience, AVOID!! Gina Nascimento was a horrible…read moreproperty manager, she was rude and irresponsive to repair requests. They also refused to return security deposit when moving out, and only gave parts of it when we threatened them to go to small claims court with them. When we requested receipts, they basically backdated the itemized statement with no explanation.

My wife and I had the good fortune of stumbling upon Collin Bray at an open house for which he was…read morethe listing agent. We were early in our search for a first home and hadn't yet found a real estate agent to work with, but after meeting Collin we knew he was the right match. Straight from the get-go and throughout our entire home-buying adventure, Collin was warm, patient, supportive, informative, responsive, and approachable. He was the best possible guide and advocate we could have hoped for, explaining each step of the process so we'd know what to expect and when, providing well-informed insight when we were preparing to make offers or negotiations, and folding helpful questions into conversations with seller's agents, home inspectors, builders, and HVAC professionals, that we wouldn't have thought to ask. On top of all this, Collin was invaluable when it came to helping us make connections with other professionals we needed. Home insurance agent on short notice? Done. Amazing interior designer? Boom. Sharp-as-a-tack real estate attorney? Wish granted. Collaborating with Collin was such an enjoyable experience; he always had our backs and was ready to skillfully shepherd us through whatever unfolded. I can say with confidence that if Collin had been captain of the Titanic, it would have arrived in New York City ahead of schedule AND unscathed. Luckily for us (unluckily for them), he was born a bit too late for that and chose to navigate real estate deals instead of oceans. We truly cannot say enough positive things about working alongside Collin and are beyond grateful for the big role he played in putting us in our new home!

It's stressful enough at the mere thought of moving. Yet, if you have a list of must haves, a…read morebudget and small timeframe to land that perfect place, a knowledgable real estate agent is key! Collin Bray and Martica Wakeman from Century 21 Cityside not only assisted every step of the way but continued to follow-up long after the task had been mastered. Whether your in need of new home, rental or business lease, call Century 21 Cityside.

I have been working with Jennifer Taves for many years on a property I owned in Charlestown.  She…read morehas rented the three apartments at various times always bringing in high quality renters.  She did everything so that I didn't have to.  Her background checks were thorough and she handled all photography and showings.  I never had an issue with any tenant she brought in. When it came time to sell the house, Jennifer calculated the best time to put it on the market, and did deep research into what someone would be willing to pay knowing that the house needed to be renovated. She then set the asking price. She marketed the property beautifully with gorgeous photos, marketing documents and set up a website for this particular house. We put the house up for sale on a Tuesday, and we had a very good offer the next morning which we accepted. Jennifer was right on with the asking price and brought us the perfect buyer - cash, no contingencies. I was thrilled with how Jennifer handled everything. Jennifer is very professional, experienced, goes beyond what a realtor is expected to do, and is a lovely person. I would use her again.

If you are reading this review, then congratulations because you just found an amazing Realtor in…read moreJennifer Taves. As a first time homebuyer, Jennifer went above and beyond to help educate and ensure that I fully understood the process. She showed me multiple properties before I closed on the perfect condo that had everything on my checklist. Not only is Jennifer EXTREMELY responsive but also pro-active both pre and post sale. Her work ethic is second to none. There were multiple times where I was ready to make a move and Jennifer always insisted that I sleep on it. 5 stars easy!

I lived at a property in Arlington VA and it was the worst residential experience ever. Stuck…read morethere during COVID, the quality of the building and service greatly deteriorated while they jacked up prices. Inhumane. Avoid at all costs.

Equity Residential has to be one of the worst community investment companies out there.Does not…read morecare about their tenants health or well being. Does not employ professionals that show empathy toward their consumer. When I rented here it was under Greystar then got sold to Equity. I had already signed the contract. Equity properties do not run efficiently. Their "modern and upscale" appliances break and not able to be fixed properly. Emergency situations have to be dealt with when management in the office and that is usually never. If they're in the office you have to call several times to get a response. Equity Residential name if you see on apartment complex. Run!!