Realty World will never receive 5 stars, but for what they are, they get 4 stars from me. Here is…read morewhy: I began renting with them in 2006. Each year, even though rents on their other properties have gone up, my rent has remained stable. In 2006 I rented a property in the middle range of what was available in the western fringe of University City; now my rent is the same as what friends who live on the fringe of the fringe are paying. Further, I have changed roommates three times over the years. I was allowed to handle all the details, choose my own roommate, etc etc. As far as maintenance goes, the trash guy we had for years has left, and the barrels are sometimes left by the curb. No biggie. Sometimes the owner's mother cleans the building, sometimes not. I've seen maybe five cockroaches in the past four years there. Three mice. No biggie. If I call for any reason, someone usually comes very soon. Where that last star is: the heat sucks (poorly installed, and the building is poorly insulated), there is this mold spot on the ceiling in the kitchen that I routinely ask about (nothing changes), and we STILL don't have a piece to our refrigerator. Finally, the kitchen has like three cabinets total...but that seems to be a West Philly thing more than a Realty World thing. I will update if and when I move. =)

Do not rent from these people. they only take rent via check. my dog died and i had to travel out…read moreof state to go be with my family. i offered to figure out a way to get them my rent check, they insisted it was fine and no extra charges will be fined. when I moved out, they hit me with over 60 days of late fees, citing the late payment. truly cruel and exploitative people. they have Shauna show the apartment, who is very kind and nice. thats the end of your time interacting with her, then you deal with the rest of the staff who is truly awful. The apartment was covered in rat feces. The building had a serious roach problem. The units are priced way above market and in piss poor shape. they added shelving to the obvious living room of one unit to market it as a two bedroom. You can absolutely kiss your deposit goodbye. they'll hit you with bogus charges and then ghost you when you ask for an explanation. the positive reviews on google are from staff that works there. they terminate leases two days before to "clean" but when i moved in the unit was filthy and covered in rat feces. several staff members there have yelled at me over misunderstandings on THEIR part. the bottom of my oven was covered in rat feces. I tried to clean it out but the sections were too small for cleaning tools or my shopvac. I informed them, they sent someone out who was also unable to clean it. They never replaced the oven. If you live at 212 s 43rd apartment 2, check the bottom of your oven.

I listed my house with Lori. The listing came amazing and she allowed me to pick the asking price…read more She is so knowledgeable, organized, and sweet. I feel so confident going into house sale.

Raphael Castro Injury Law and myself -- we sued OCF Realty, LLC and won by a landslide victory!!!…read more My biggest recommendation after renting from OCF Realty, LLC: Keep excellent records, document everything, and never rely solely on phone conversations. It's not what you know--it's what you can prove. Save every email, every work order, and every written communication, take clear photos of all issues. If you have an in-person or phone conversation, write it down immediately afterward, including the date, time, everyone involved (including yourself), and a summary of what was discussed. This is called contemporaneous documentation. If you ever need legal representation for a landlord-tenant dispute, I highly recommend Raphael Castro of Castro Injury Law. Raphael was phenomenal throughout my case. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and guided me through every step of the process. Contact information below * Raphael Castro * Castro Injury Law * www.CastroInjuryLaw.com * (215) 369-0460 You'll thank me later!!!

Rent Scene was absolutely pivotal in my apartment search. I was moving to Philadelphia from out of…read morestate and had 2 days to find a new home. Alex worked with me to set up two days of appointments across about 7 apartments. He was patient, super responsive, arranging things behind the scenes like a mastermind. On the first day Dwight showed me three apartments, and gave me great tips on what to consider when looking for a new neighborhood to call home, and was super informative and helpful. On the second day I found the place that I'll be moving into next month! Rent Scene made the entire process incredibly manageable. I can't recommend them more highly. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

Alex was nothing but a pleasure to work with, especially considering that I had absolutely no idea…read morewhat I was doing during my entire apartment search. Though I didn't end up signing a lease through Rent Scene, he was extraordinarily helpful in offering apartment suggestions, answering my (many) questions, and setting up tours ahead of my day in the city. Would highly recommend for anyone apartment hunting in Philly, especially if you're moving from further away and need help coordinating logistics!

Nancy is always very eager to get my business, but when I reach out to communicate with her about…read morepotential deals, she never responds. She has never once responded to my multiple requests to speak, whether I contact her via phone, text, or email. It's extremely frustrating since I am eager to SELL or RENT my property to one of her qualified clients. I would avoid working with Nancy at all costs if you actually want to work with somebody who is even remotely responsive.

Nancy represented the seller in a condo purchase we made. She was a nightmare to deal with, and at…read moretimes she simply got in the way of the transaction. Maybe she wasn't motivated as this was not a million dollars transaction, but she was inconsistent and unreliable.

Amazing women work in this office. I would recommend them to anyone. Reaction time for…read moremaintenance was the fastest I've ever seen.

Respectful business for years, they are eager to help, if they can't they'll always direct you to…read moresomeone who can... Faxes, resources you name it! Most important they have respect and a genuine concern and good customer service to everyone that walks through their doors!

On February 14th 2018 we had Core Inspection Group come and do a detailed home inspection on our…read moreproperty. We want to be sure that our house is in tip-top condition should we decide to put it on the market either this year or the next. Booking the appointment was easy and efficient and the secretary was very pleasant. Our two inspectors (Corwin & Tom) arrived punctually at 10 am. They stayed for approximately four and a half hours (total 9 between the two of them) inspecting everything from the roof to the basement. We have a huge house so this timeframe was to be expected. They took many photos and wrote a very detailed report that will now enable us to take action on any issues they found....Luckily nothing major! As well as the home inspection we decided to use Core to to a termite and Radon gas report. We highly recommend Core Inspection Group to anyone wanting a thorough home inspection report on their home or future home!

Taking my review to YELP!!!!…read more If you are a first time home buyer or a home buyer of any kind, please DO NOT be fooled by the 4.9 stars and reviews from this company. Please take my warning and please find another company to do your inspection and save yourself the headache of incompetience and $$$$$ of issues you will have with your home after you move in. I hired Core Inspections back in January for a home inspection for a home I was buying as my first home. I was confident because the reviews were high, but I can tell once working with them that this company is full of it. During my inspection I was supposed to get a sewer scope done. A seperate person was supposed to come out the same day I was present for my inspection to do the sewer scope and they were extrememly late, they came after the general inspector and I left so they were not instructed on where to do the sewer inspection. After, Core Inspections told me I couldn't get the sewer scope done well into my inspection period because they said there was no access, when my realor and the general inspector from core inspections said there was an access point. Problem #1. Problem #2: My incompetient inspector missed so many obvious issues during my inspection. The fridge wasn't cooling and it was missed. A drain pipe was rusted and unusable and spray painted silver, and once I moved in and used the dishwasher, the basement sounded like a waterfall because the drain pipe was completely shot, large hole and clearly covered to show there was an issue. Problem #3: My inspector did a general inspection on the roof, and since it was snowing heavy, he VERBALLY told be someone would come out and finish the roof inspection when snow cleared, when I follow up now, the company is telling me that isn't protocol??? Now, I am out of a full roof inspection when I wasn't even the one who mentioned someone coming back to finish, the inspector did. Problem #4: My inspector missed that the bathroom in the home I purchased has mold/water damage behind it, so when I got a grouting/caulking company to come restore my 1950's bathroom, I was told the bathroom needed to be completely gutted because trying to restore the caulking would result in the tiles falling off due to water damage. I've reached out to the company to discuss the things missed and I received no resolution and a passive agressive, rude, and dismissive "higher up" person telling me there is nothing that can be done. And telling me that their inspector telling me that someone coming back out to finish the roof inspection was not in protocol so the promise of a more detailed roof inspection should have never be told to me. Also, all these things happened after while being on site, I asked the inspector to throughly explain the inspection results to me, and when I was asking my questions, he cut me off and told me "Stop worrying, this house is solid, I don't see any issues". I, as a first time home buyer was trusting in Core Inspections to give me a quality inspection on my home and once I moved it I got hit with issue after issue costing me thousands, only for when I follow up to be left with no solution and funky attitude from supervisors/higher ups. You also have to sign up for a 30 day warranty on appliances and if you don't sign up on their email, they will claim no responsibility if appliances break on you in the first 30 days of you moving in, even though I had no idea I was offered this. Basically, if they inspect your house, you move in and you run into immediate issues, Core Inspections is going to give you attitude and no compensation. Their inspection was $1k as well. If you are still not swayed by my review, and you decide to pick Core Inspections for your home purchase, and you get assigned Patrick for your inspection, just know you are going into your new house with a bunch of issues. I hope this review helps people who work hard for their money, try to make big financial decisions like purchase a home, NOT to get burned by a poor home inspection.

We are moving from Bucks County down to Philadelphia, rending from JG Real Estate. During this…read moreinitial month as we move in, the folks at JG have been tremendously helpful and responsive. They have fixed everything we have asked them to fix, and even came to the rescue near-instantly when a key broke off in the front door lock. Their online portal for reporting issues is intuitive and useful. The staff, especially Bryan Cairns, has been responsive and friendly. Best landlord situation I've ever had, so far.

The administrative assistant Lisa Sticco was very kind and helpful. She brightened my day and was…read morelovely to talk to!

I lived in Unit 2113 at Hopkinson House, managed by Allan Domb Properties, from April 2023 to May…read more2025. The unit was privately owned and shown through a third-party service (Rent Scene). This review reflects my experience and is shared in good faith to help future tenants. HVAC Renovation & Noise A major HVAC project began several months after I moved in. While technically noted in lease documents, it wasn't discussed during the tour. The work involved frequent in-unit visits and loud construction lasting about two months. I wouldn't have agreed to this lease had I known the scope. After persistence, the property manager relayed my request for rent relief to the owner, who ultimately approved two months' rent reduction. I appreciated the outcome, but it took multiple follow-ups. Plumbing & Maintenance Maintenance staff were responsive and kind. However, I dealt with recurring plumbing issues in the sink and shower. The default fix was plunging, which didn't help long-term. I asked for a plumber to snake the pipes, but that step was never taken. The sink had high water pressure and backed up frequently, likely due to poor drainage design. Pest Concerns Despite keeping the apartment clean, I encountered an ongoing roach problem. Most were found dead, indicating partial effectiveness of building-wide extermination. A building engineer found a leak behind the shower (fixed) and recommended replacing the kitchen cabinetry to seal pest entry points. Allan Domb's team brought in a second contractor who disagreed, and the cabinetry was not replaced. The owner expressed frustration over recent repair costs. While management encouraged continued reporting, I experienced a family emergency and was away from the unit much of the final nine months. On return visits, I continued to find dead roaches, and I no longer had the bandwidth to escalate further. The Unit The hardwood floors were charming but warped in the summer. Fans are available upon request. The fridge lacked a shelf above the crisper and often froze food on the top shelf despite adjustments. There's no dishwasher, but rent reflected that. The best features were the natural light and beautiful sunset views. Building & Staff Hopkinson House is well-located, secure, and home to mostly quiet residents. The rooftop pool and proximity to Center City are major pluses. The concierge and maintenance staff were truly exceptional--professional, kind, and warm. I felt genuinely cared for during my time there. Final Thoughts Allan Domb Properties has a mixed reputation based on tenant conversations. Some shared frustrations with responsiveness and Mr. Domb's ownership footprint in the building. I can't independently verify those claims but include them for context. A staff member also spoke highly of Mr. Domb's generosity, so the picture is nuanced. This review isn't meant to discourage anyone from renting at Hopkinson House. The location and community have a lot to offer. But renters deserve transparency. I hope this helps others make a well-informed decision based on real experience, not just marketing.

I am currently in the process of signing a lease through and with ADRE…read more So far they have been helpful and prompt in showing me around units and detailing me different rental options. What was unexpected was in the lease agreement I'll be paying rent and requesting maintenance from ADRE instead of via the landlord. That said, so far everything has gone smoothly from their end. Hope my stay during the entire duration is as pleasant as it has been so far. I'll update this review if things change after I've signed the lease. EDIT: The owner approved all my information however rejected the lease provided to me by ADRE. I don't know why I'm not talking with the landlord at this stage instead of a two-day turnover for discussion via the intermediary. Hopefully it works out but so far updating this rating to 3-star for now. CONCLUSION EDIT2: Given my previous lease failure with ADRE I looked at another studio with them however I decided to move forward with another apartment complex where I worked directly with management to sign an immediate lease. ADRE was slow to give me my check deposit (6 days) and would have been longer if I wasn't sending email reminders and escalation, but ultimately nothing bad happened and it all worked out.

If it were possible to give a negative rating, I would. My experience with this company was…read moreextremely stressful and disappointing. I was ultimately ghosted by two different representatives during the process of trying to rent an apartment. The lack of communication and professionalism was unacceptable. I would not recommend working with this company.

This is truly one of the worst services I have ever dealt with. I am currently a tenant to a…read morelandlord that is using Prosperity Management, and as much as I like to see my landlord get ripped off because they are a slumlord I can't help but notice that Prosperity just skims money off the top that I give them and then they pay my landlord out. They regularly try to sneak charges in on my account hoping that I won't notice and will just blindly pay. I have to pay a service fee to process the payment every month (not even sure what needs to be processed?) and it doesn't matter when I actually pay it they automatically give me a late fee. Last winter my heat went out during a cold snap and one of the property managers insisted I pay the full month rent even though the building went without heat for almost 3 weeks. I know my rights as a tenant and payed an amount that was pro-rated, but they are like the slumlords who scam the slumlords. KUDOS! Know your rights as a tenant and definitely know that Prosperity is truly a trash company and will more than likely end up getting subpoenaed by a grand jury for fraud at some point. Don't get mixed up with scum like them!

Rachel was awesome. We were first time home buyers, very uninformed and nervous about the process…read more Rachel's professionalism and knowledge were evident from our first meeting. She anticipated questions we would have and made sure we felt we were making informed decisions throughout the buying process. She was patient and always responsive to our many texts and emails. The added benefit of her skill as a contractor was icing on the cake, making us feel that we were buying a home in good condition and cautioning us against potential hazards. We plan to hire her again if we ever move from our newly purchased home!

It was a pleasure working with Rachel! She really helped us narrow down our search over just a few…read moreshort days to find a home that felt perfectly "us." The whole process could not have gone smoother and her knowledge from start to finish was indispensable. Cannot thank her enough!