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.

Before working with Elizabeth, we had been trying to buy a house for over 2 years with no success…read more We now own our first house after working with Elizabeth for just 3 months. She made the home buying process smooth and took a lot of work and stress off our shoulders. She's great at negotiating, which is extremely helpful for first time buyers. She gives you helpful advice during the process and communicates well with the seller's agent or the town in order to answer any questions you may have. Not only do we own our first house, but we got our dream home. Even after closing, she is extremely helpful and a great resource. We couldn't be happier with our experience working with her.

I am honored to write a review about Channing Real Estate!! From start to finish they were so…read morehelpful and led to the purchase of our first home. Laura was incredibly knowledgeable and never pushy. She listened to what we were looking for and only showed us places that fit into our needs and budget. I am forever grateful to Channing Real Estate and Laura K. for helping my husband and me through what can be one of the most stressful times. We are now loving and settled into our new home and could not be happier. I am 100% confident that when a new sale or purchase is in our future we will work with Channing Real Estate and Laura K. Thank you!!

The first place he showed me was in Winter Hill and was basically a bedroom with a stove stuck in…read moreit. The second place was this apartment in a building run by a sleazy landlord whom I later found out had a bad reputation locally. In desperation I moved in, and after I did, I found that the place flooded repeatedly whenever snow melted and soaked the carpet in dirty ice water, the AC was terminally broken, and the bathroom was leaking super-hot water that would act like a steam heater and raise the summer temp in the bathroom to 105 F. It was a dump. I left in a year and found a much better place on my own--huge waste of a broker fee.

Very strange interaction. I dealt with John L., one of their agents, who INSISTED on calling me…read moreduring work . I gave one phone number. He somehow found both of my phone numbers. Called them both. Left voicemails on both. I asked him politely if we can do the first steps over email, like every single other agent I've dealt with. He refused and said he "likes" doing things a certain way. Asked me for a phone call during work after I told him I cannot do that. Waste of time and a very strange person.

Some of the realtors here like Ian or Andrea are good. However, there are others like Kody who have…read moreno clue how the Massachusetts laws work. You cannot show an apartment just because you gave "24 hour notice". The law dictates that the landlord or realtor has to work with the tenant; it does not give them absolute right of entry, just because the lease says so. Kody did not knock and used a key to get into our apartment. The crappy realtors should use their brain for a second and think whether that makes sense. If they were the tenant and their landlord supposedly gave them notice but they didn't see it, etc, would they think it's reasonable for the landlord to enter?

Chris was so helpful! He helped us find a great unit in under 12 hours. Thanks, Chris!read more

We have had a great experience with CJL over the past 4 years. The team is always responsive,…read morefriendly, and happy to help in a timely manner. Shout out to Caren K. who has been a huge help with our lease renewal, always making sure we stay informed and updated throughout the entire process. Overall an excellent team to have as a renter in Massachusetts!

Tim at CJL recently helped us with the sale of our family home. It was an unusual property and he…read moredid a great job of marketing it to the appropriate buyers. He worked very hard throughout the process, keeping us informed every step of the way. We were surprised at how fast things happened, but all for the best. Tim's professional and friendly manner made him a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend Tim and CJL!

Fernanda was so great to work with! September rentals are a stressful time for agents and renters…read morealike and it can take a toll. I'm grateful Fernanda was so kind, patient, and responsive. She made me feel respected in a sea of greater Boston renters.

If the apartment search isn't bad enough, to have an agent (Al Jean) totally ghost you is so…read moreunprofessional. First contact was almost immediate. He responded back on the unit I was inquiring on with the typical questions. I responded with the my search criteria on what I was looking for and told him I would like to see multiple units that were available. Days later, NOTHING!! I followed up with another email to ask how he was making out on any units for me to view. Days later, NOTHING!! Apartment Rental Experts, NOT! Probably better off contacting the listing agent directly instead of using a rental agency, and definitely not this one.

My partner and I met Eric Raynor from Apartment Rental Experts after he replied immediately (within…read moreminutes!) to our inquiry about two apartments we saw on Craigslist. We had contacted numerous agents about various apartments, but we ended up working exclusively with Eric because he knew the market well and was eager to help us find the right apartment. Over the course of two days, he personally drove us to see five different apartments. He was very helpful and knew all the right questions to ask to understand what we were looking for. In fact, Eric understood us so well that he found us the perfect apartment in a neighborhood we hadn't even considered! When we asked to sign the lease later that day, Eric even stayed at work late so we could see the apartment one more time (just to be sure) and complete the lease signing. Based on our excellent experience (and the wonderful apartment that Eric found for us!), we would highly recommend Eric Raynor (Eric at apartmentx.com) to anyone looking for an apartment in the Cambridge area.

We saw a beautiful apartment with Kody and were excited to move forward. Unfortunately their…read moreprocess was extremely sketchy. They wanted us to pay the deposit and sign the lease before being approved as tenants by the owner of the property. They claimed if we were not approved, they would refund the deposit, but that was not outlined in the lease terms so there was no guarantee the funds would be returned. I am not going to risk $8,000 for the chance to be considered and nobody else should either. This entire process felt very strange and we ended up walking away and finding something better with a different company.

So a friend of mine once asked 'Why the heck would you spend money on a realtor - they don't do…read moreanything for that 5%' That friend never met Charles. Here's the deal. Charles is in it for the realty experience, not in it for the sale. Sure, he wants to get your place sold, or get you into your new home - but he wont do it just to get another transaction. As a buyer, when I suggested I might want to consider areas outside of Cambridge/Somerville (i.e. maybe Boston or Brookline), he respectfully told me that he would be happy to refer us to someone who knew those neighborhoods. He knows his area so well, and wanted us to have someone who knew other areas just as well as he did. That focus on Cambridge/Somerville showed even stronger as a seller's agent, where he was able give us all the necessary guidance to prepare, show, and sell our condo for a price we were very happy with - and in around 40 days. take in that last statement. Yes, we got a price we were happy with and a list-to-offer of 40 DAYS.... this year..... And while some of that has to do with the property, a lot of it was helped by Charles' input, suggestions, and diligence in getting the property staged, marketed, and represented - allowing me to actually experience a minimal impact of the whole process. this - plus everything that happened during negotiation, paperwork, and closing - is the reason that a realtor is essential. Scratch that - it's the reason that an awesome realtor is essential. Trust me, when you end up with someone subpar (and sadly I have several times), it is a whole different deal. Charles is that awesome realtor. If I were ever to buy or sell in his area again, there's no one else I would trust

Selling our Cambridge condo was not something I had planned to do. My husband had recently passed,…read moreand I was grieving. However, our tenants had to break their lease, and I was left with an empty condo during the holiday season. To sell or not to sell, that was the question. I had talked to other agents and was feeling pressured and lost. Then, I saw a review for Charles Cherney online. What a happy, happy find! Charles was very professional, reassuring and knowledgeable from day one. He took what seemed an overwhelming circumstance and made it into a very doable project. Each and every step along the way (and there were many) was anticipated, dealt with, taken care - and we were on to the next one. Charles' expertise and experience proved to be spot on. We had over two hundred people at the first open house! The condo was put on the market on a Thursday and by the following Wednesday (after three days of private showings and three public open houses), we had over a dozen bids, with most of them well over the listing price. I recommend Charles Cherney to anyone looking to sell or buy real estate in Cambridge or Somerville. He listens, advises, and takes care of both you and the process. He is more than an expert in his field - he is a kind, considerate, compassionate person, with a wonderful sense of humor.

I was meeting with Luciana at an apartment complex in Norwood. However, she was nowhere to be seen…read more Turns out she had the completely wrong address - she only had keys to another complex on the other side of town. She kept giving me attitude about being at the wrong place, but she was the one who screwed up. I went to the address in the listing. How am I in the wrong? Being a realtor is not hard. You get keys to an apartment and show the apartment to potential renters. There is not much to it. Somehow she screwed up even that. Don't bother with this agency.

Had a really wonderful experience working with Luciana. She was responsive, attentive, and…read moreincredibly thoughtful when working with me and my roommates. She helped us navigate South Boston and different our options in a way that was clear and friendly- more so than most other agents we worked with in the past. I would definitely recommend her to anyone interested in finding a new place.

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 is a top notch real estate professional! I can't say enough about his knowledge of the local…read morereal estate market and his professionalism through the process of selling our family home of 50 years. He was there every step of the way to answer questions and make recommendations. He is kind and compassionate and takes pride in his work! If you are looking to sell your home or buy a new one reach out to Ed - you won't be disappointed.