We are providing a ***** rating for Paul Campano, a very knowledgeable real estate agent. This is our second time working with Paul, this time to sell a COOP in Boston. Paul devised and executed a strategic sales plan. He used a very sophisticated analysis to evaluate the offers and protect our interests. We are completely satisfied and recommend Paul Campano without reservation. read more

Paul guided my husband and I through the purchase of our first home with wisdom, candidness, and reliability. He knew a great deal about the type of property we put an offer on and negotiated the price with exceptional strategy, resulting in us getting the home at well under asking price. He was extremely prompt with responding to our questions and always backed up his insights with data from the market and drew from his extensive experience. We will absolutely work with Paul again and give our most confident recommendation. read more

Had an opportunity to partner with Paul earlier this year, who listed and sold our condo in East Boston. After interviewing several agents who suggested we list at a lower price, Paul worked with us to develop a plan that would require a small investment to achieve a greater return. We could not be happier with the result! Paul did an excellent job of communicating with us throughout the process and was honest, straightforward, and extremely professional from start to finish. I highly recommend Paul and he will, without question, be my first phone call the next time I decide to buy or sell a property. read more

When looking to rent out my childhood home, that was passed down to me, I found the process to be much more challenging that I ever anticipated. I had the property listed for many months with two different realtors before discussing the situation with Paul. He wasn't my first thought for a rental, as I know him to work with many higher end buyers and sellers. What I learned was he values the relationship over everything.....whether it's a high end home, first time buyer, or even a rental. If he commits to work with you.....you get the same time and attention as any of his high end clientele. He really came through. In less than 30 days, he found an amazing family to rent my property. I couldn't be happier with the renters he found....and he did so in a fraction of the time compared to my prior efforts. If you want a realtor who will make you feel like you're a priority, I highly recommend reaching out to Paul. read more

I bought a house with Paul as the Seller's agent. Two weeks after closing I needed his assistance to help solve an unforeseen issue. I reached out and Paul was completely unresponsive and unwilling to assist. I had a terrible experience, and would not recommend working with Paul if you expect reliability and professionalism. read more

I offer my highest recommendation for Paul Campano! Paul possesses the integrity, professionalism, and skillset that ALL clients are looking for.. but often struggle to find. I was a first time home buyer from out of town, and was linked to Paul through the Homes for Heros pgm. He's a Somerville native and attended college in Boston.. consequently, he knows the area extremely well. He's well connected in Boston/Cambridge.. knowing lenders, general contractors, attorneys, designers, architects, entertainment options, etc. He frequently leveraged these relationships to help me throughout our search for my first place. Throughout the process he educated me, showed patience, was willing to see any property I wanted to see, constantly updated me with the latest information, was always accessible through e-mail/text/phone, looked out for my interests, and ultimately helped me find a place that truly met my needs. If you're looking for a realtor, contact Paul and set up a meeting. After you meet him, you can decide if you want him to work for you. As a testament to my experience with Paul, 100% of my future real estate purchases/sales in Boston will be through nobody but him- read more

I found Paul here on Yelp after wasting 6 months with Redfin. Two weeks later we have an accepted offer with a house that's perfect for us. It was a multiple offer situation, and I think his experience and know-how made ours the winning bid. Plus he got us a viewing before the open house, which gave us a head start. There's no substitute for a good agent, and Paul is excellent. He specializes in Somerville/Cambridge, but is very knowledgeable on many areas of Boston. And while he has high end clients, he gave our bottom-of-the-barrel price range deal the same (it seems) attention as a million $ deal. He responds quickly, he's efficient, professional, and honest. So glad we found him! read more

Paul helped me look for an investment property in Spring/Summer 09. I didn't end up with a property through him but that was certainly no fault of his. He worked tirelessly for me even though I certainly was not a high-end client. He responded quickly to everything (email/phone/text), was extremely flexible and always professional. When we were trying to close he went above and beyond trying to get the deal together but the other seller agent on the other end pretty much blew the deal. Oh well. I highly recommend Paul. read more

I am actually still a renter here in Cambridge, MA, but had the pleasure of working with Paul last spring when I seriously considered buying a condo in downtown Boston. I decided not to buy due to personal reasons, but I would work with Paul again if I had the chance, and would recommend him to anyone I know who is looking for a realtor. Paul is a Boston native, whose knowledge of the real estate business is very impressive. He was professional, and honest and never pushy. He was respectful and supportive of my final decision, which I appreciated very much. What made an impression on me the most is his advocacy of the Homes for Heroes program that was recently introduced to Massachusetts. This is what has prompted me to write a review so many months after working with Paul. Being someone with many close friends in the military, I am a strong supporter of programs that assist our service men and women. The program saves our heroes thousands of dollars when they purchase a home, and I believe he is the first realtor in Massachusetts to represent it. I commend Paul for his efforts in supporting such a worthy cause, and wish him and the program continued success in the Commonwealth. read more

I can barely rate Paul one star. I have left numerous voicemails and texts regarding a listing under his name on Trulia with no response back. I shouldn't have to BEG for an agents attention to look at something. Very aggravating. read more

This review is a little overdue, but better late than never. My husband and I found Paul on Yelp after the first buyer's agent we'd tried to work with turned out to be kind of a joke. We were looking for a two family house in Somerville, and with Paul's help we were able to get a great place near Davis Square in under two months. He knows the market really well, he takes the time to listen to you about what you're looking for, and if a house sucks he'll won't try to gloss it over. Buying a decent place in Somerville/Cambridge if you aren't paying cash is really tough. Every house we looked at received multiple offers. I'm pretty sure that if we stuck with the first guy we'd still be looking today. Really, can't recommend Paul enough! read more

Paul recently helped us find a great condo in Cambridge. This was our first time buying, and we weren't exactly sure what we wanted. Paul took us to see a variety of places and helped us narrow down our search to find exactly what we were looking for. He's lived in the area his entire life and has a good feel for the character of every neighborhood. He also took the time to understand what we liked and didn't like about various properties so that each time we went out to look at places, we got closer to what we wanted. He helped us make an offer, and guided us through the closing process, referring us to an excellent home inspector, mortgage broker, and real estate lawyer to get everything in order. Paul is incredibly responsive, even outside of normal business hours. We could always count on getting a response to our questions via text or email in a few minutes, even late at night. We'd highly recommend Paul. If you're a first-time buyer and are intimidated at the prospect of buying a home, having someone like Paul on your side really takes the stress out of the entire process. read more

When I was in the market to buy I worked with many realtors until Paul. Paul's integrity and professionalism stood out in a sea of mediocrity. Paul listened to and understood my wants, needs and must-have list and never tried to push anything that I didn't want. Paul was truly an advocate in the buying process and I was so impressed that I enlisted his help to sell my condo in the city. As a seller's broker, Paul was creative and knew just how to target the right audience to make a quick sale. Paul is extremely intelligent and works hard to help both buyers and sellers to meet their goals. read more

I make my living as a commercial real estate investor and have for years. As such, we investors tend to avoid interaction with agents as we tend to have more product knowledge. However, I do keep contact with only the best in each city. In downtown Boston, Paul Campano is the best choice. He has great product knowledge, a healthy network and lots of possibilities that are not listed with agents. Campano will dig out opportunities based on my investment requirements. And he does it better than any other Boston agent. Can't say enough about him. read more

I found Paul through the help of Yelp, and the reviews did not disappoint. He helped my fiance and I look for a reasonably priced home in the midst of home buying insanity. He took the time to understand what we liked and didn't like about various properties and suggested other possible locations when the options were virtually non-existent in the areas we were hoping for. And when we decided we were going to try to stick it out to keep looking for a place in the location we wanted, he didn't back away from the challenge. He was respectful, and straightforward, and not pushy, all of which are qualities that I know we certainly appreciated. Above all, Paul is incredibly responsive, even outside of normal business hours. We could always count on getting a response to our questions via text or email in a few minutes, even late at night. We would highly recommend him. read more

In my years as a renter, I experienced a number of really sleazy realtors. These people were dishonest and pushy, and would use tactics such as posting a too-good-to-be-true apartment as bait, telling you was rented 'just 5 minutes ago!' when you call, and then instead try to show you a number of really crappy places that you have no interest in. And then 3 days later, you notice the 'bait' listing is back up! So when it came time to buy our first home, we were a bit wary of the whole profession, and we did not take the task of choosing a realtor lightly. It was very important to us to have somebody we trusted, and who we felt would take us seriously, even though we were young and inexperienced in the house-buying process. We spent months going to dozens of open houses, as much to meet the realtors as to see the houses, but didn't feel like we clicked with anyone. Many were too aggressive for our taste, others ignored us. Then, I found c.s.'s yelp review, and it described exactly the realtor we were looking for. After a quick meeting, we knew it was going to work out. I would agree with everything written in c.s.'s and the other reviews. Paul gave great advice, was honest and efficient, professional and experienced, had a very pleasant personality, and was in-tune to the younger generation of home-buyers. The whole thing went very quickly (one advantage of having gone to so many open houses on our own), and we were very happy with every part of the process. Within 7 weeks, we were moving in to our first home. We would highly recommend Paul to anyone searching for a skilled, trustworthy realtor, and we will certainly call him again if we ever decide to move out of our wonderful condo. read more

We are so happy to have found Paul. He made the process of searching for our first home a pleasure. He was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He listened to what we wanted and showed us a variety of locations at multiple price points, all of which fit the description of what we were looking for. During our search, he not only showed us homes, but went above and beyond to bring us to local restaurants and to introduce us to potential neighbors so that we could be sure to find a neighborhood that fit our lifestyle. You could tell that he wasn't just trying to make a sale, he was really interested in making sure we were happy with our choice. In the end, Paul wasn't just a realtor who helped us find the perfect home, he also became a friend. You can't go wrong with Paul. read more

While living in the Boston area for the past 15 years I have worked with several realtors buying and selling residential properties. All claimed to have my interests in mind and expertise of the local market but Paul's exceptional knowledge, work ethic and client network far surpassed all of the others. As a buyer's agent Paul is aware of properties coming on the market before they are even listed and as a seller's agent Paul has a vast list of investors that he works with. He is an excellent listener and master of negotiation and will not stop until his client is satisfied. This means as a buyer you will not pay anything above a fair market price and as a seller you will receive top dollar. Don't waste your time with the other realtors, Paul is simply the best! read more

I can't recommend Paul enough. While I came to him as a clueless first-time home buyer, he remained patient, professional and helpful throughout the entirety of my 7-month house hunt. He consistently demonstrated an impressive degree of knowledge both of his field and of the current market. When it came time to hire a house inspector, lawyer, etc, the individuals Paul recommended to me were absolutely stellar as well. He also was willing to go to great lengths and be very creative to help close the deal as quickly and smoothly as possible. Overall, i couldn't be more pleased with the services Paul provided. read more

My husband and I have known Paul both professionally and personally for several years. When it came time to look for a home we knew who to turn to and who would help us through the process. Having worked with other agents in the past, the difference in service and care is not comparable. Paul is there 24-7 to answer questions, ease stress and help you navigate the twists and turns that may arise. He takes the time to understand your needs and delivers on his promise. If you are in the market to buy or sell your home, you better call Paul! read more

Paul was assigned as my listing agent for a property I rented for this upcoming term. In addition to taking days to respond to emails, texts, calls, etc. he also lacked common courtesy and professionalism. There has been more than one instance where myself and my broker have been frustrated with Paul's negligence to respond when there was a question or issue. For example, I met Paul at his convenience to deliver my first/ last months rent and in return he told me he would have the keys ready for me that following week, both confirmed in email and in person. When I arrived at the property where I was told a lockbox would have my keys, there was no lockbox and no keys to be found. This wasn't the first instance where communication was nonexistent, but it certainly was the last straw. read more

We had an exceptionally positive experience working with Paul, despite the fact that in the end, we decided not to purchase a property in Boston. Paul is exactly what one is looking for in a realtor: professional, exceptionally well informed, hard-working, and best of all, honest and fair. He's a good listener and showed us properties that matched the descriptions we'd given him for what we were looking for (no bait and switch, no wasting of our time). He was quiet and attentive, allowing us to form our own decisions. When asked questions, he answered thoughtfully and with insight, but he never tried to push his opinions or view on us. Most amazing were the small things he did that demonstrated his incredible work ethic: after a long day in looking at properties with us, he went home and worked up spread sheets and numbers for us--on a holiday weekend. If you want an honest, ethical, and hard-working realtor, don't look any further. read more

(I copied this from Keller Williams since Paul has his own page. See there for updates since closing. Basically it went great.) I can't recommend "Keller Williams" exactly, but I will whole-heartedly recommend Paul Campano, at least from my point of view as a buyer's agent. The guy is amazing, for several reasons- helping to understand value, and insight into homes, communication, access, and general personality. This will probably seem so glowing that you would think I'm not picky, but if you check out my other reviews, I don't give 5 stars easily. I just feel like good work should be rewarded, it's hard to find. Value/insight- This description is long, but it's the most important thing a realtor can help with, if you can trust them. We can all lookup properties at almost the same time online, but real knowledge of an area and home value is tough even with zillow at your fingertips, and it's tough to know what to look for when you are looking at houses. My last agent would pressure to make an offer for a house that was presumably new to the market but I later found had been on the market for almost a year as of a couple months before at a lower price, def. overpriced. But even with the several realtors before would not point out to me so many little things Paul noticed I would never have thought of. He'll look at the basement and notice what kind of fittings they used for the plumbing and what kind of reinforcements they might have and the foundation type. He'll point out negatives I would not have thought of along with the positives. For instance, one place I was seriously considering, he pointed out that the spiral staircase could be a real downside in moving furniture, may even require a crane, which I didn't fully consider before. As far as positives, he has imagination to see the potential for a fixer-upper and what relatively easy/cheap fixes could be done. Communication- He understands that this generation (esp grad student) doesn't want phone calls at 9am on a Saturday. My previous realtor would not use emails and would call several times in mornings or while I was busy, so it was difficult to get a hold of him. Paul will text or respond to quick texts promptly, so you don't necessarily have to have a phone call about a quick question. He will email and respond to emails quickly at different times of the day. Access- Paul will go out of his way to figure out the quickest way to get to see a place, and sometimes has contacts with owners that have not yet listed. Obviously, the existence of realtors is largely to help a person organize access, but Paul will exceed expectations generally. Also, he hasn't changed as he has gotten busier. We have been on probably 5 trips to see properties over about a month and he hasn't gotten pushy. Personality- he's easy to get along with, calm, a native of the area and will make interesting recommendations like for good restaurants. I am younger and female and was brushed off by other realtors ("go ask your dad about this" when my mom and I will mainly be handling the deal), so I was impressed that he takes buyers seriously. Fyi I am in the 300-450K price range. So, I will update when I buy a place with him. One of the first things we did was to look at the paperwork for offers and deal structuring and what kinds of things the city expects to close on a home, and go through questions there, which I was impressed with. He has described for me how he deal structures, sometimes appealing to the particular seller's position, etc, and it sounds good, and based on performance so far, do not expect any surprises. read more

After a few half-hearted showings by other brokers, I started working with Paul. His enthusiasm motivated me to step up my effort in finding a first home. From East Boston to Charlestown, with a budget ranging from $200,000 to $450,000, I was all over the place and changed my mind a gazillion times. Paul was patient, listened to my feedback and was extremely helpful, even going the extra mile to quell the nerves of my over-anxious father who strongly desired I buy a "safe" place in the suburbs (like him). Paul asked insightful and thoughtful questions, sifting out details about my desired home that I didn't even know I needed/wanted. He is passionate about what he does and helping his clients find the right fit. His knowledge of Boston real estate is unparalleled and his network is outstanding. During the buying process he recommended a number of individuals, from mortgage brokers to painters, all of whom were just as skilled and ardent as he. As a result of Paul's professionalism and effectiveness as a broker, I found my perfect home - and my aforementioned apprehensive father has recently contacted Paul about finding him and my mom a place in the city. read more

I recently spoke to Paul to consult about the value of my home, and what a positive experience! Paul made the entire process a breeze for me. He's a very professional, attentive and friendly guy and what I would consider to be an overall credit to his profession. I would recommend his services to anyone! Even though I decided not to sell, his information was extremely helpful and if the time does come to buy or sell any property, hands down Paul is my go-to! read more

Paul makes the home buying process a lot less painful. When my husband and I finally decided to buy our first home, we definitely made a great choice choosing Paul as our agent. He listened to our concerns, and absolutely went above and beyond to ensure that our needs were met as the buyers. He expertly navigated a couple of unforeseen issues along the way, and ultimately helped us find a home that we love. In addition to this, Paul is a true professional and very easy to work with. He knows his stuff. If you decide to make the leap and buy a home, Paul is your guy. read more

Paul is extremely responsive, flexible and available for even the smallest question or concern. He never makes you feel rushed or that he has bigger or better things to do, you get the feeling you are his first priority always. Paul went out of his way to make both my selling and my buying experience successful through some of the most difficult market conditions. Paul is creative, opportunistic and open to hearing thoughts, opinions and suggestions as well as offering them. It was my pleasure to work with Paul and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for more out of a Realtor! read more

Paul was great! He had a great deal of patience with my condo sale which ended in a short sale. He went out of his way to show the property to many people and consulted me on the listing price in order to sell it. I was long distance, which made things even more complex and I didn't need to come back to the area once. If others have experienced a short sale, they know how complicated it actually can be. Paul helped me through it in this tough economy. All and all, I am glad I went with Paul and I recommend him to others in a similar circumstance. read more

Paul was outstanding to work with! He has a strong knowledge of the market and always puts his clients first. My wife and I never felt any pressure about buying a house and he never opposed his own opinion in order to just get us to purchase a home that we were not crazy about. Paul was extremely responsive and always available to answer any questions or concerns we had. Paul is a true professional with a strong network and impeccable work ethic. We would highly recommend him. He will take great care of you! read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Paul for about a year now. Paul is extremely patient, understanding, responsive, and listens. He takes the time to get to know you and what you like and don't like and you always feel like you are his first priority. He even suggested places that I was unaware of that I would not have considered when I started my search. I can contact Paul at any time and he is always very responsive and able to set up appointments to look at places very quickly. He is never pushy and he never puts any pressure on you to make a decision. He is extremely educated on the real estate markets and knowledgeable about various areas. Before Paul I had used multiple agents that never really heard me or understood what I was looking for, and I can say with confidence that Paul is my go to for real estate and I can't imagine using anyone else. I trust Paul and highly recommend him. read more

I used Paul Campano's real estate sales services through Keller Williams in 2015. In 2014 I used someone else without realizing a successful sale. Paul is the consummate professional. He listens -- something that is very important to me. He will dialogue with you in determining a successful marketing strategy and offer up advice culled from years of successful sales. He welcomes a reasonable challenge and anticipates any issues that are unique to your situation. He has set record sales in many markets and specializes in well-maintained or unique properties. He is dedicated to the task and is well known in his professional circles. Paul has a good grasp of technological resources and employs them amply in promoting the best features of your home. Paul is a pleasure to work with. He is 'wicked smaht' too! He'll understand your market and fully appreciate all other players in your deal -- appraisers, mortgage lenders, fellow brokers, photographers, etc. He has excellent contacts with local media that can give your listing an extra boost. There are no games or cheap shots with Paul. He is honest and ethical. In my opinion Paul Campano is your best choice for successfully selling your real estate in and around Boston. read more