from Michael Quincy, Mass / NYC…read more If you are looking to list your home and property on the market, look no further than Hillary Birch. That is to say if you want a dedicated, intelligent, highly experienced broker with deep integrity and a super kind heart. I first met Hillary about 7 years ago, just a month after my mom had passed. My mom had left me her two family home in the Wollaston section of Quincy. I live in NYC, and everyone & anyone around me at the time strongly advised that I sell the house. When I met with Hillary during this time period, I had expected her to advise the same. From my previous experience in the real estate business, I'm aware that a sale is a lucrative and desire commodity; certainly over the rental market. Much to my surprise, Hillary suggested that I keep the property as an investment, and rent out the two units. I intuitively trusted her expertise; and most importantly, her humanity (not necessarily a common trait in business). I took her advice, and in just over six years, my house DOUBLED in value. When I was recently ready to sell, Hillary was (& is) the only agent in the business that I would consider working with. Unsurprisingly, Hillary brokered an accepted offer in less than two weeks, for TOP market value; and we closed in less than one month. Due primarily to Hillary's diligence, determination to make a deal advantageous for both parties, and her warm & gracious style.; the entire deal went smoothly from the first day to the closing. My only regret is that I don't own a another home in Boston, just for the fun and ease of working with Hillary all over again-:) Additionally, ALL of folks that Hillary collaborates with to make a selling a home successful transaction (including lawyers, contractors, etc) are reliable, dependable, and honest. Deciding when or if to put a home on the market can be a stressful proposition. However, if you're lucky enough to have Hillary Birch selling your property, you will be in the very best of hands. (And check out her wonderfully creative & upbeat property ads on Instagram!!)

I've worked with Hillary a few times over the past 12+ years and it's always been a seamless…read moreexperience. She helped me find 2 great apartments, and when it was time to buy a house, I knew I was going to work with her again. She remembered me immediately and made the very stressful process of buying a house less scary. She's so knowledgable about the housing market and gave us amazing recommendations for a home inspector, mortgage broker and even movers. She really knows the ins and outs of the entire process and will steer you in the right direction so you can make smart decisions. She really wants to help you find the home that you're looking for. Hillary is friendly, professional, approachable,  and has a great personality. She's a pleasure to work with and I'd recommend her services to anyone looking for a new home.

This is long overdo. I had such a great experience with Presidential Properties. I have used so…read moremany different companies in the past, but they are absolutely the best. They were extremely patient and when I ran into a issue with my application they went beyond to help me get my place. The communication is incredible and they will answer questions all day/night. Pretty sure I was getting answers after midnight sometimes. When I move again I will absolutely use Presidential Properties again

I found Presidential Properties after seeing their posts on Craigslist, and out of all the agencies…read moreI contacted, they were the most professional throughout the entire process. Kristie emailed me back promptly with a questionnaire to see what I was looking for and what she could offer me. She set me up to look at apartments with Angela, who was very pleasant and honest about the places we were seeing. In less than an hour, I had found an apartment that fit my budget, and it was recently renovated and professionally managed. I signed the lease two days later. I still browse the Craigslists posts and feel like I landed an incredible apartment for the price, so these people did me a great service. Some may not be willing to pay a finder's fee, but Presidential Properties has access to places you'd never find otherwise, they're extremely professional, and the process is as quick and stress-free as you could ever imagine. I would definitely work with them again if I wanted a Beacon Hill apartment, and I've recommended them to friends who are in the market for places.

We had the best experience referring our west coast clients to Darcy Bento. She immediately set up…read morea buyer consultation to teach them the process of buying in Boston, then had them look at properties shortly after that. Darcy is knowledgeable, responsive & on top of every detail. I will continue to refer Darcy to anyone interested in buying or selling properties in the Boston area. She and her team are top-notch agents in Boston!

Professional and attentive service! Darcy was always quick to respond to all my calls and…read morequestions. She helped save me money across all aspects of the deal. I highly recommend her for your real estate needs.

To say Val Filiberto with A&S Realty is the best is an understatement. Val was recently my agent…read morefor the sale of my condo in the North End. She was extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhood and selling process, professional, responsive, and kept me on track with all the things I needed to do along the way. She made the process smooth and fun! I highly recommend working with Val if you are considering buying or selling in the greater Boston area.

owning property in the back bay area of Boston has been wonderful because of A&S realty . When a…read moreunit comes up for rent they typically have it rented before the present tenant moves out . Their advice has always been spot on. I highly recommend their services if you need a realty service.

I had a true Dis pleasure working with ((((((Laurent Plaisimond))))))…read more from Boston city properties- Use at your Own RISK!!! Very very pushy habits, I experienced such a Hostile experience with this agency- very shady very sketchy, as I'm prepared to launch an ethics code with board of realtors against these dishonorable company! From day one, they pushed and pressured my Agent to obtain keys *****earlier to avoid obtaining prior****** to the Long holiday weekend The priority shifted to convenience on behalf of the NEW prospective tenants, vs the existent occupants- and the landlord needs The focus was to Get Keys as Promptly as possible, BY pass any essential details in between in a very highly dysfunctional approach Laurent Had a Nerve to ASK for the *****Commission check PRIOR to even having his clients move in***** He figured to obtain keys fast, and get Paid RAPIDLY prior to the 1st of September which he knows is (((((Prohibitive and also UN lawful)))) Above all, he was aggressive on the phone when I informed him, his boss would be briefed on the subject matter and valid warranted feedback would be posted on Google, Yelp and Zillow Laurent created a NIGHTMARE experience to the old occupants, and to my broker who had an awful experience with Laurent as well

I cannot say enough fabulous things about Courtney Wood! Working with her has been an absolute…read moredream. I reached out to Courtney on a whim after reading many great reviews about other's experience with her. Shedidnotdisappoint! She was extremely responsive, honest and I felt she always had my best interest at heart. She clearly knows the Boston rental market. She managed my expectations and also advocated for me time and time again. I had a very small window to secure an apartment post 9/1 and Courtney helped me find a place in my top location with all the amenities I was hoping for. If you're looking for an apartment in Boston, Courtney is your girl!

As first-time home buyers, we were grateful to have Joe Scapicchio on our side. In today's market,…read moreyou can't be sure about many things, but you can be sure that Joe will properly navigate you through it all. The entire process couldn't have gone any better, and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. Joe was very knowledgeable about what to do, when to do it, when to press, and when to lay off. He was quick to gain an understanding of what we were looking for and made sure we got exactly, or at least close to, our desires. There are tons of moving parts when buying a home, and Joe made sure we pieced them together to make our dream home a reality. We will always recommend Joe to any friend or family needing a great realtor. Thank you, Joe!

I highly recommend Bob Traner, our Berkshire Hathaway realtor, who went above and beyond his duty…read moreto make sure we got the exact house we were looking for. He's easy to work with, in that he actually listens & is highly knowledgeable when it comes to what goes into a well built home. 5 STARS & 2 THUMBS UP BOB! Thank you so very much. Brad Sinsel

I worked with Annemarie Silva to find my apartment in Boston. I was looking for apartments while…read morestill living in a different city and she was the absolute best! She made the situation so much easier and was so responsive and answered every question. I have been in the same apartment for three years and it was the perfect fit. I would not recommend her more.

Ally was incredible to work with from day one. She stayed on top of everything, kept communication…read moreclear, and gave me honest guidance the whole way through. You can tell she really knows what she's doing, especially when things get competitive. When it was time to submit my offer, she helped me put together something strong and smart without making me feel like I was stretching too far, and she handled a lot behind the scenes that really made a difference. Overall, the brokerage was just as impressive. Buying in the North End is no joke and I was competing with multiple offers, so having a team that knew how to move quickly and effectively was huge. From the start, they made the process feel organized and manageable, which took a lot of stress off my shoulders. What stood out the most about Ally was how easy she was to work with. She's down to earth, straightforward, and at the same time extremely professional. I always felt like she had my best interests in mind and never once felt pressured into anything. The entire experience felt smooth and well handled from beginning to end. I ended up getting the home I wanted in the North End even with multiple offers on the table, which really speaks for itself. I would definitely recommend this brokerage, and especially Ally, to anyone looking to buy.

Nadine worked with us for a year as our buyer's agent while we searched for a new home. She is a…read moregem! Hardworking, dedicated, professional, trustworthy, and very pleasant to be with. Nadine guided us through an unusual purchase (though she would say that every real estate transaction is unusual...) and never lost patience. You'd expect a real estate professional to be knowledgeable about Boston's neighborhoods, and Nadine truly is. Beyond that, a few things really set her apart from the rest: 1. She has an intimate knowledge of buildings old and new-- she sees beyond cosmetics, she will inform you about hidden costs, and she's able to give sound, practical advice about what a property needs, what could be done with it, and what the work is likely to cost. 2. Her experience providing broker price opinions for banks gives her more insight about the market than other agents. 3. She listens. Anyone who has worked with an agent who doesn't listen (and there are a lot of them) will know how valuable this is.

A huge thank you to Jamie Iacoi at Great Spaces Real Estate for our new home in Dorchester! We…read morecannot thank you enough! You & the realestate team helped make this a professional, flawless, and stress-free experience for us. On top of my own excitement, this is Andrew's first home and I can't express how lovely this all feels. THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We start this whole new chapter in our lives completely ready/prepared for the next two weeks of home projects, then packing, then moving! (and here we go!) We all must celebrate once the dust settles. Until then, have a great day!