I have been very impressed with Kyle Cabral and his team in their high competencies in managing my…read morerental property. As someone who used to manage my property (from long distance), I knew the pain and efforts involved in dealing with tenants...and honestly..after a few years, I wanted nothing to do with managing a rental from far, far away. I remembered calling and leaving a voicemail message with Southpaw about my desire to find a property management company to help me rent out and manage my unit...and..to my surprise, I got a call the same day back..and all within several hours when I totally wasn't expecting it! Within a few days...I worked with Kyle to sign my rental agreement, provide him information and access to my rental unit...and the unit was already rented out...all within 24 hours of signing my agreement to have Kyle manage my property! Wow..I was impressed! What impressed me more was Kyle's ability to manage rental properties. He took great care of tenants and property owners alike. He's fair..and not just siding with either side. He is not hesitant to tell me as an owner what I needed to do to make sure my tenants are happy (and he's happy to do the same to keep me happy dealing withe thing from repair to HOA as well). I am also very happy to see that...with Southpaw...the need to manage my rental property or handhold anything..is pretty much nil! Kyle took care of everything! And..I just saw..that I recently gave a consent to continue renting out my unit/extend rental offers to my current tenants..and he already had them signed extending for another year of rental at my unit ahead of expiration of an existing lease! That's a testament to Kyle and Southpaw's competencies and proactive approach to management! I love it that..for once..I can really sit back and trust that Southpaw can handle my rental on my behalf! For a long while, I worry about having to sell my unit if the property couldn't be rented out..but with Southpaw...I didn't have to worry about sale of my property anymore..because true passive rental income from this property is now a reality for me!

We had the pleasure of working with Boston Capital Management for the past four years as tenants…read morefor one of the properties they manage. I can't express enough how wonderful Kyle, George, and the entire team at Boston Capital Management have been. They are professional, courteous, highly communicative, and respond quickly to any needs. Thanks for a wonderful renting experience.

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!

Thayer & Associates (Thayer) has managed my condominium for many years & they are an organization…read moreof competent, professional staff...from the property managers to the accountants, to the on-site maintenance personnel. Some of the negative posts on this website are suprising & don't seem representative at all - I suspect some people are taking out personal issues on Thayer...possibly based on the enforcement of condo rules & regulations or Board decisions, that Thayer had no control over and had to enforce because that's their job. If you choose Thayer your property management company, you will find that they are reliable, knowledgeable, and there when you need them. They have their phone number posted in every building of my complex because the want residents to call them about any problems or questions. They respond REALLY quickly to urgent/emergency calls, at any time of day (in the evening they have an answering service take your calls and notify them of an emergency, even if it's 1am). And I've found that for non-urgent questions, they typically respond within 48hrs which is reasonable. Thayer is also great about advising the condo board & allowing the Board to be as involved or un-involved as they want to be in managing the condo. Thayer leverages their years worth of experiences with contractors to the benefit of any property...it's really helpful to have a property manager sharing their knowledge with Board members so that the Board can make decisions that are in the best interest of all residents at the property. Most people living in a condo managed by Thayer have no idea how much work they do "behind the scenes" to make your condo run smoothly. In my time on the Board of my condo, I've worked with many of Thayer's staff and had good experiences. We even had one property manager donate some spare plants from her own yard for us to plant on our condo grounds - that's just above & beyond! There's not much more you can ask for from a property management company...they do their job well, they're pleasant to deal with and they're actually good people too.

Are we ever going to receive an explanation from you folks why the most qualified member of our…read moreSummit Place board of trustees was thrown off the board by your "property manager." Also, why, all of a sudden has Summit Place gone from being part of Thayer Associates "portfolio" to, according to the "property manager," an "association of yours. We're paying upwards of 800 dollars a month for our property to be "managed" and most of my neighbors believe this whole ordeal has become one big mess. A "big mess" that could have been avoided if the most qualified member of the SP board or trustees had not been removed by the "property manager."

All the reviews here are from landlords who use G&G's services. I would like to provide a tenant…read moreperspective. I recommend not renting a place managed by G&G. They impose illegal fees on tenants (lease signing fees, which are illegal in the state of MA). Their employees are unprofessional; they don't respond to emails promptly and make threats about removing tenants from their apartments without reason. Their employees also lie about policies. The repairs they perform are substandard-- things almost immediately break again after being repaired-- and often take upwards of a week, leaving tenants without access to basic utilities for extended periods of time. They leave areas of their properties dangerously and disgustingly unmaintained.

Rob has been awesome helping me manage my rental - he's quick to respond to tenant requests /…read morerepair needs with his own team and quickly coordinates high quality work from external experts when needed. He also provides monthly statements with clear explanations of any repairs / requests from that month. I'm lucky to have found him & the team at G&G!

I recently rented with South Boston Property Managers and had a great experience. My property…read moremanager was very communicative and always very responsive. I had to leave my lease early due to a surgery and relocation and my property manager was supportive with every step of the way. They were able to work with me on both ends of moving in and out to make sure every need was met. This is high quality service and it was greatly appreciated!

I found my previous apartment at the perfect time. From the start, Craig communicated clearly and…read morewas very understanding of how stressful moving can be. Throughout my year as his tenant, he remained honest and respectable. He was quick to assist with any maintenance or household needs. He ensures the property is well maintained and is always professional. I've had no problems with him as a landlord and that can be difficult to find in Boston. I would safely recommend leasing with him!

Mulberry Property Mgt - and specifically Ariana - is knowledgeable, helpful, and most importantly…read moreresponsive. I can't say how much I appreciate them and enjoy working with this company.

Since hiring Mulberry property management, the team brought in a new snow service provider, and the…read moreservice has never been better. The property manager, Ariana also worked diligently to organize our HOA's accounting, and financing, which were in chaos due to our previous management company's lack of attention. Awesome company! I highly recommend them! -Franchesca, Trustee -Beacon St, Condo Association.

Justin was very effective at finding a really good rental for what I was looking for…read more Joel is very professional, nice and experienced property manager (the 271 Newbury Building, where they operate, has apartments for rent). They excel at choosing/managing very well positioned properties. In my case, 1 minute from Trader Joe's, 2 minutes from the Prudential Center. Location, Location, Location... They operate fast and offer competitive pricing to their catalogue. I'll happily to go to them if I move back to Boston.

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.

Real Property Management Commonwealth is one of the most pathetic property managers I have ever…read moredealt with in my decade of living in the Boston area. The landlord hired RPM-C after we first moved into our apartment (within days) because of multiple issues - including Central AC needing to be replaced, pipes leaking, and washer/dryer leaking and broken. Over 3 months later, none of the above issues were fully addressed. Specifically the Central HVAC needing to be replaced (above upstairs bathroom). All the while, communication was horrible. Contractors were showing up at 7 AM unannounced, property manager nowhere to be found, texts messages unanswered. We were forced to manage the property and manage the project, all the while without access to an upstairs bathroom and AC during hottest months of the year. We eventually ended our lease early due to the ongoing feud with landlord (landlord refused to discount; was likely fed false information from the property manager). Upon exodus, the property management group had the audacity to blame us, the tenants, for all of the issues, byproducts of the issues that we inherited upon entering the lease only 3 months prior. They covered themselves by blaming us, and we did not received our security deposit. You are better off managing a property yourself than employing this pathetic excuse for an organization.

I am renting my condo for September 1. I wanted to get everything done and finalized for a lease…read morefor the tenants I found and REAL Property did an amazing job about making the process sooo easy for me. They created a very professional lease, they honestly take care of everything! They answered all of my questions and were very, very informative when it came to things that I was unsure about. I was lucky to have found my own tenants, but they can provide candidates as well. They really do everything. I worked with Bud and Glyn. Both super nice guys. They definitely know what they're doing. They got back to me so fast and everything was done within 24 hours. Quite impressive. If you want to rent your place or make sure that it's in good hands, use this company. They won't let you down. Reasonable prices and now I can kick back and be an absent landlord:) Thanks REAL!!!

I've known James Harrison for quite some time and have had amazing experiences working with him and…read morehis team. He rented out my condo for me while living overseas for about ten years. I previously tried to do this myself and it was a very frightening experience, with unpredictable tenants. In all the years James had worked with me, I had lovely tenants who took care of the property, paid in a timely manner and alerted me if something needed to be fixed. Coming from a position where I thought foreclosure might be an endpoint, it was a huge relief to work with Boston Bayside Properties. I eventually sold my condo to move out of state and James and his team couldn't have made this process any smoother. James is extremely knowledgeable and a strong negotiator. The condo didn't stay on the market for long, about two weeks, and basically sold after the first open house. There was a quick, painless close and I along with the buyer, were both very happy with the sale price. Thank you James, Lydia and Michael and anyone I might have worked with over the years for all you have done. I really appreciate all the help you've provided. I'll sincerely miss working with you. -Kathleen Knapp

I beg you to PLEASE use any other realty company - even a 12 year old would be more professional…read moreprobably. Signed our lease AFTER already submitting an application. Rudy told us we can drop off our checks the next day. He then begins not responding to texts and after 2 days says the landlord needs time to think ( this should be done prior to signing the lease). He then says we can bring our checks in. My roommate then brings checks in ready to go and requests a copy of the signed lease. Rudy informs us the landlord will not sign the lease until move in day. We demand to know why ( as legally, this leaves you with no support if the landlord decides to give away the apartment or change his mind even the day before ), and he responds with "that's just how it is". We ask him the next day when the landlord will sign the lease and he tells us that actually the current tenants Friend will be moving in - mind you we already signed our portion of the lease and would've given checks the day before this had the landlord signed the lease already as requested. This is wildly unprofessional and I genuinely think I could be a better realtor with my degree in health science.