We couldn't have asked for a better realtor than Caitlin to help with my daughter's move to Philly…read more Even though we ultimately found an apartment that wasn't one of her own listings, she had already gone well beyond the typical scope of the job -- for every place she showed us, she took the time to research the surrounding neighborhood so we could tell whether it was a safe, good fit for my daughter to live. Moving to a new city with no real local knowledge is stressful, and we only had a few secondhand suggestions from friends to go on. She filled that gap for every option she recommended, giving us honest, specific feedback about the different neighborhoods so we could make an informed decision instead of just guessing. If you're relocating to Philly and want someone who treats your move like it's personal, she's who you want in your corner.

Melissa LeGaspi at Philly Home Girls puts the REAL in realtor. She was real approachable,…read moreknowledgeable, and real with managing needs/wants in a house to align with financial goals.  Melissa explained the process, introduced us to the right financial partner, answered all our questions in real time (mornings, days, evenings, weekends) and kept the listings flowing our way.  She was more than flexible with scheduling tours as our approach was "fast and furious", twenty-nine houses in three weeks.  Melissa gave us space to check the spaces out, she never oversold a house's features, nor did she ignore some features of concern.  Her approach of giving grace to us to express our feedback fostered a sense of trust.   Melissa heard us and saw what future we wanted to make in a house.  Having Melissa as our agent enabled us to go from long time renters to first time home buyers.  Melissa LeGaspi is beyond a true professional as she approaches the business relationship with a natural sense of human connection to connect her clients to a house to call home.

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.

Had a great experience with JG. We had a number of unusual circumstances and they adapted to our…read moreconstraints and were always polite and professional.

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!

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!!!

I did not sign up for an apartment with Centra, but I deeply appreciated how KIND and PERSONABLE…read morePriscilla and William were when helping me with an opening at 1018 Clinton. Whoever the owner is of Centra, I hope you salute them. Priscilla helped me over the phone, and she understood that I needed the person in the unit above my possible unit to be there and walk around so that I could hear the sound from above. I called back a day or two later, and Priscilla said, "Is this Mills? We are still trying to connect with the tenant in the unit above." I really appreciated the effort she made. William showed me the unit and was very helpful with getting the tenant in the unit above me to be there and to walk around. He listened to my concerns about my overall search and gave me his candid opinion about what might be best for me. He was on time in showing me the unit and very knowledgeable about the building. I really hope the Centra owner knows how good these employees are.

Working central was a very frustrating experience. I submitted my application and fee while a unit…read morewas "still available", but they did not disclose they had already accepted a deposit from another tenant. They would not refund my application fee due to their error. They never followed up to my questions about application status, and I had to repeatedly call to find morsels of information. I will say the person showing the unit was very nice and knowledgeable.

Peter Hilario came out to appraise the house and he was excellent, thorough informative, refreshing…read moreand made the process so easy highly recommend the group and Peter Hilario

From the owner: Home Appraising Group Knows Real Estate Valuation in Pennsylvania…read more As certified residential Real Estate appraisers, we have the know-how and credentials to give you the type of reliable home value opinions that individuals, banks and top lending institutions require for home loans and other uses and with years of experience behind us, we're more than ready to accept assignments pertaining to practically any type of residential property.

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!

These guys were professional and patient. I had issue with squatters in my mom's house and they…read morewere very patient and helpful in assisting me to get them out (as I live out of state). One guy did keep putting pressure on me threatening to pull the deal if I didn't get them out. But all in all they waited the extra time (past our original closing date) and we sealed the deal. Because I live out of state, they made it very easy for me to send me the contract, closing documents, etc. and even had the title company send a mobile notary to my home for me to sign the papers. Though we closed several months ago, I am just now getting some pictures of what they've done with my parents' home. I spent the first half of my life in that house. They have restored it to what I always suspected it to look like. Denise T.

Philly Home Investor is the absolute best real estate investment service in Philadelphia. Working…read morewith them personally, I found the PHI team to be efficient, professional, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. Their insights and access to off-market deals bring huge value to the table! I would highly recommend Dave and his team for their excellent service to anyone looking to invest or sell a property.

Quick response and thorough. They made the transition seamless for me. They were able to work with…read morethe former property manager to get all of the necessary paperwork and I didn't have to do it. Pricing is fair and they were flexible in the area that I needed without any hesitation.

Evan was great! He was responsive and the apt was rented quickly. The tenant was also great…read morequality.

I worked with Ed Fit and his team during my real estate transaction and he was dynamic, phenomenal,…read moreand all around professional, facilitating my real estate experience despite the challenges that were encountered along the way. He was very responsive throughout the whole process and provided needed support as we went along. He was a joy to work with and myself and his clients can wholeheartedly can attest to that.

I bought a home that Lauren Acker was the seller's agent and she had poor ethics & lacked…read moreintegrity. She tried to screw us (the buyers) over by lying about another offer being higher than ours just to get our escalation price. When we asked for proof per legally stated as a condition in our contract, she lied that she would send it over, but never did. She then intentionally ignored us when we followed up with her, which caused us to rescind it. She suddenly contacted us 3 weeks later when the original buyer's financing "fell through," which was most likely due to the home not appraising at the purchasing price. We accepted it since we just started our home search and liked the neighborhood. Everything went quite smoothly until she and her lazy team did not pick up their Lockbox & large For Sale sign still staked in my front lawn weeks after closing despite us reminding them. She did not apologize for that and sent a passive aggressive email to my agent when I sent a final reminder. Someone in her team eventually showed up with no advance notice nor apology whatsoever and knocked on my door early in the morning when I was at work. My contractors were fortunately there that day to answer the door. My final bad experience with her was when we asked if she can reach out to the sellers about something important and she completely ignored us. We have all the emails as proof of her unethical behaviors and horrible communication. This woman is so unprofessional and I don't recommend dealing with her if she's the other party's agent!