Exceptional Real Estate Partner - Phil Delivers Results…read more I've had the pleasure of working with Phil at Park Hou Group through Splice on multiple transactions over the years. Phil helped me purchase a single-family home in Cambridge, buy a townhouse condo in Somerville, and later sell the condo. Each experience exceeded my expectations. Going Above and Beyond from Day One For my Cambridge purchase, Phil's team secured an early showing before the open house, allowing me to submit a competitive offer ahead of the crowd. In Cambridge's cutthroat market, this strategic move made all the difference--I'm confident I wouldn't have gotten the house otherwise. Phil provided an incredibly detailed comparative market analysis (CMA) that gave me the confidence to make a strong but justified offer. Expert Advice That Pays Dividends One of Phil's best recommendations was converting my 2-bed, 1.5-bath home into a 3-bed, 2-bath. This renovation created a versatile home office and guest room, and when I relocated, significantly increased the property's rental value. It's rare to find a realtor who thinks so strategically about long-term value. Unmatched Expertise and Resources Phil's personal experience with rental properties and renovations sets him apart. As a first-time renovator, I had countless questions, and Phil never hesitated to share his knowledge--even well after closing. I later learned he develops properties himself and manages investment properties for other clients, which explains his deep understanding of what to buy, what to avoid, and how to maximize ROI on improvements. A Full-Service Team with Vetted Professionals Phil has built an impressive network of trusted vendors--inspectors, architects, contractors, loan officers, attorneys, photographers, stagers, and more. When he makes a recommendation, I don't waste time researching alternatives because I know they're competent and fairly priced. This network is invaluable and saves tremendous time and stress. Proactive Marketing That Gets Results When selling my condo, Phil convinced me to stage the property (excellent advice) and staffed the open house with multiple team members to ensure every visitor felt attended to. What impressed me most was his follow-through--he personally called every prospective buyer multiple times for feedback and to maintain engagement. Phil doesn't just list properties; he actively sells them. Always Available, Always Professional Throughout every transaction, Phil was accessible via text and phone, answering questions and easing anxieties. His communication style is both professional and reassuring during what can be a stressful process. I've recommended Phil to all my friends because I genuinely believe you won't find a better realtor in the Boston area. His combination of market knowledge, strategic thinking, and exceptional service makes him an invaluable partner in any real estate transaction.

Splice Realty is and has been amazing…read more They were the reality group that help my partner and I brought our first home. On every step of the way, they walk and talk us though it. As first time home buyer, there were many things that we didn't know or weren't aware of. Splice educated us on so many different things such as flood zones, tax, and other fees. They made as feel comfortable with every decision and empower every decision with facts. They honesty and fact checking was something we needed. Buying a house is difficult but factors such as the pandemic and inflation doesn't make anything easier. So we highly recommend this group. They really do have your back, have your best interest, make time for any questions you have, and never rush the sale. Thank you, Splice!

It took me a while to write this review because it was hard to put into words just how amazing of a…read morerealtor Judie is. Really, the best of the best. I was looking for a house in Salem for 4 years. I toured countless houses, and tried working with a few realtors. Most of them would just pressure me to buy a house that I wasn't interested in. Then I linked up with Judie, and two months later she helped me find my dream house. She gave me a heads up before the house even hit the market. During the process of closing, anytime I didn't know something, she had the answer, and anytime I needed a contractor, she had someone who had a better price and quality than anyone I could find. Most importantly whenever there was a problem, she had a solution and took initiative. On top of that she is such an unbelievably pleasant person that you could discuss anything with. Buying a house can be stressful, but she made it such a smooth experience. Now she is helping me sell my condo, and as I am about to put it on the market she brings those same attributes, making the selling experience so much more manageable with a busy work schedule. To sum up, Judie *will* help you find your dream home (or sell it). With her experience, expertise, and connections she will make the process smooth. Most importantly her wonderfully kind personality will make you feel at ease knowing you're working with a master of the trade. Thank you Judie, you're the best!

Working with Judie to sell my Salem condo during the middle of Covid-19 was like having a good…read morefriend in your corner the whole way. Her patience, understanding, attention to details, and thoughtfulness made the process as painless as it could be. Judie went above and beyond to make sure that myself and my neighbors were protected and safe from visitors during showings and open houses in the middle of a pandemic. Her legal knowledge shines through when it needs to, which saved tons of headaches! Judie was always available to help or just chat when I was nervous about the selling. She kept in contact throughout the process and the pandemic. She cares and knows her stuff! I could not recommend a better realtor. Judie's support and expertise are second to none! I can't imagine having worked with anyone else and am glad I found her!!!

The team at Preston Real Estate really stepped up to help us find a rental property that could…read moreaccommodate our large family and meet our high expectations. Their recommendation was spot on. Great location, impeccable home, many bedrooms with all the extras. We would rent from Harris in the past but jumping over to Preston turned out to be the best decision of the summer. We are a Preston family now, no turning back. Thanks for helping to make our summer getaway remarkable. The seamless rental experience was second to none. You're the BEST! See you next summer.

Preston Real Estate sold our beach condo for us. Robin was very professional, informative and on…read moretop of everything every step of the way. The Preston family are real estate pros and know the seacoast real estate market to a T. Highly recommended for a sale or rental.

IN MARINA WE TRUST!…read more Go with THE BEST and FORGET the REST! Talk about above and beyond? Realtors often recommend improvements to boost your return, but then leave it to you to make it happen. If you only had the time, right! Marina Masciarelli Tramontozzi (now THAT's ITALIAN, eh!) was the only realtor to bring in a dedicated, competent, turnkey contractor that works on Marina's schedule, for the price promised and does all the "right" work needed for the elusive Marina "WOW" factor that really sells. She transitioned a "lived in 45 years, needs a lot of work" home into a turnkey 32% price increase yielding an added $100,000 in profit in 30 days! All I had to do was Trust in Marina! Simply THE BEST! Trust in Marina...you'll be impressed!

Selecting True North Realty was the best decision we made as we planned our move. Marina was…read moreextraordinary! She provided expert advice during every step of the process, was kind and supportive as we made the decision to sell the house that was our home for 37 years, and used her experience and skill to match us with a buyer who we could count on to complete the sale with ease. We couldn't be happier, and highly recommend True North Realty to anyone who wants to make selling (or buying) a home a pleasant and rewarding experience.

As an update: I will post the conversations with Kelly if she'd like everyone to see her behavior…read more This company, and Kelly in particular, are terrible. Completely unprofessional, rude, and entirely disI'm not surprised that many have had the same experience that I've had. My advice to all that are thinking about using this company in the future: steer clear.

Why bother filling out an application Kelly when your ads are based on income? I did fill out forms…read morein the past and you CONTINOUSLY told me i didnt qualify. Stop lying. Its in your ads. You also threatened to call your attorney on me. For what? A bad review?! Lol! You're only a 3 star..im not too worried. Funny how this owner responded to my fb messenger when i posted to yelp but she refused to respond to me for 3 weeks prior to my inq on an apt in winchester. Stop your nonsense.

Tim and Phuong started managing our building in East Boston a few months ago. Our building isn't…read moreeasy to manage with all its weird quirks and idiosyncrasies, but they do a good job working through all the issues and keeping all the owners informed. They seem very experienced and are very professional.

In general, you don't think much about a property manager until things go wrong, and then you learn…read morewhether you have a winner or a loser. These guys are the WINNERS! - or more importantly, we are the winners for hiring them. The best way for me to describe how good they are is to compare Platinum to our previous property manger is to list all the things they do right: 1. They provide organized and detailed financial statements, budgets, long-term planning in order to maintain property value, and they keep a good eye on the reserves of the future. 2. They have construction knowledge and know what to do when things break. 3. They have a comprehensive list of professional service providers and repair consultants so when things do go wrong, they can call someone over quickly - roofs, elevator, cleaners, gardeners, alarm services, etc. 4. They are able to do the legwork to get detailed bids, negotiate, and oversee projects so that we are using the best service people. They are responsive by email and phone when they are needed. 5. They even helped me source a service person to do some work inside my unit 6. The understand insurance and contracts. The property manager we had before Platinum was disorganized, inexperienced, and useless. Two years into that contract and we knew we need to find another property manager. We have been with Platinum for a little more than 2 years and we are so grateful to have found them. And finally, we are a small building with just 8 units. Most property managers didn't want to work with us because of our size, but we are thrilled that Platinum took us on as a client.

Went to a viewing with John Tringale in Medford and it was awful. The house was fine but he was the…read moremost unprofessional realtor I have ever met. The only thing he did was lead us into the house. He didn't have a key and we had to wait 20 minutes for the current tenant to arrive to the house, so I can't even say he was good for unlocking the door. We walked in and he eagerly interacted with the current tenant, making small talk, catching up. He mostly ignored the potential renters (us). When he wasn't schmoozing with the current tenant, he was answering calls on his cell phone, and MAKING calls, completely unavailable for questions from us about the rooms and rental property. When we finally caught him between his phone calls, we asked questions to which he didn't know the answer, or to which he answered vaguely. I suppose that he treated us in a condescending and informal manner due to our age (early 20s) but that does not justify being unprofessional on the job. No matter how young we look, we were there to do business and I didn't get the impression that he was trying very hard to rent the house out to us. I loved the house but I will hold out for other apartments shown by other realtors just to avoid paying John the finder's fee and giving his company business. You have been warned.

The owner is very nice and friendly. It is not easy to access but you only visit the place once or…read moretwice.

These guys were great to deal with. I moved from out of state in 2014 and both Chris and Ben helped…read moreme find housing. Ben was very helpful, and showed us around several places and honestly described the pros and cons of each. It allowed us to make an informed decision and we were very happy with where we chose to live. It's great to have a place like this help you find housing if you're moving from outside the area. They know the good neighborhoods and bad neighborhoods. You can search all you want online, but you're never going to see "this place is in a bad neighborhood" on a listing. I definitely recommend these guys. Plus, it didn't cost us anything to use them. Chris has contacted me personally. They follow up and follow through, and to me, that's the most important thing. Great job Ben, Chris, and team.

Chris is a great real estate agent! He helped me find a great place in downtown Lowell at a good…read moreprice. I still stay in touch with him to get the beat of the city and the real estate market