Summer of 2010 I moved into an apartment in Ithaca newly managed by James Orcutt Real Estate. I…read morewas living in New Mexico and needed trees and water, research on the internet showed me a building that just "popped" for me, so I emailed James. We set up an interview a few days later and I arranged to be in Ithaca for a look at the apartment he was kind enough to hold for me. I am still in this apartment! I consider myself an expert as I have lived in apartments all my adult life and my father owned some rentals when I was a child, Orcutt Real Estate provides the best treatment this renter has ever experienced. Plus, he always knows my name and takes time to speak and smile if he passes me in the parking lot. Rare indeed. J. D.

I needed to rent an apartment in Ithaca while living in California, relying entirely on the…read moremanager's information because I wouldn't be able to visit before moving. James was extremely helpful, and provided great photos of the place. I am super happy with my apartment for the price I'm paying, and with James' management. My only gripe is that he can be tough to get in contact with unless it's an urgent matter. But he's a busy man and he'll get back to you quickly when you need it.

Broken dishwasher for over a month, unable to replace or fix- This is the management company. When…read morewe called after a month, told us to not call them back and hung up the phone rudely. Wifi is for the namesake only doesn't work. When we came in, it was super dusty and dirty. Basically, they are everything that you don't want in a management company. So stay away from them. Note to landlord: please find a better service management company for your housing needs. Thank you,

Please stay away from this company. Some of their business practices are not legal. They do not…read morecare about their tenants, they only care about being paid. They have displayed a total lack of concern for the health, safety, and well being of myself and a number of their other tenants on multiple occasions. The staff treat you not as a respected customer, but as an unwanted burden. They get away with their behavior because so many students in Ithaca do not know their rights as tenants. If you are already a tenant and you are reading this, please find a copy of the NY tenants rights guide NOW!

As a local Realtor, I have had many clients take advantage of the great services and support at…read moreINHS. This is a very challenging time to buy a house and though the financial parameters for the IHNS program can be limiting, they are changing the lives of some people who would otherwise not be able to purchase a home without their help. In addition, the education department at INHS provides a fantastic program open to ANYONE. The class offers a solid foundation of knowledge about purchasing a first home. I've had so many buyers come to me from the INHS Homebuyer program and they are better prepared, more confident, and less intimidated by the process. I recommend it to everyone. Within the parameters of what is allowed by their funders and donors, I believe INHS does the best they can with what they have and they are an important part of increasing housing equity in our community.

As an affiliate of INHS since 1996, I have witnessed their commitment to providing quality housing…read moresolutions for decades. Despite the challenges that typically face any nonprofit, INHS consistently upholds its mission of offering safe, stable, and secure housing. Plus, its staff are some of the best people I've had the privilege to work with. Thanks for all that you do!

I worked with Jill Rosentel and she is simply the best. Not only is she highly experienced and…read moregives fantastic advice on houses, but she is also incredibly kind and goes above and beyond to ensure her clients are happy. I am so glad I worked with her to buy my first home.

Melissa Shames did a fantastic job in helping us find a house to live in. We met her last year and…read moreshe started to look for family houses. She suggested various types of homes. Melissa being very patient with us when a deal fell through. She explained how deals fall through due to the contracts or the deal not being well written. Yet she never lost hope and helped us look for that place. We finally did. A million thanks to Melissa. She deserves a huge pay raise.

We had the pleasure of working with Melissa Shames from Howard Hanna. She's been a great agent to…read moreus for literally for like last year. We had a sale through fall through late due to a contingency. We had a lot of offers rejected as well. I had some personal stuff in my family and had to take some breaks. But she was very good with just picking it back up and you know we ended up finding a place in May exactly what I needed as per space and conditions of the home. I really like the place I internationally got a place that needed a little work because I want to put my own personal touches on it. I didn't want to buy someone's renovation I was just going to change anyway, you know? But we got a really good place that has best schools at every level, great size and amenities, like a fireplace within my budget constraints more than enough green space. I could easily throw an Additional dwelling unit on the property (Tompkins county has a grant program too) to offset the mortgage. But Melissa is relaxed and resourceful. She'd meets us with gear with thermal heating elements because she really is familiar with the beautiful but sometime erratic weather of the fingerlakes. She really is aware of the nuances in the area. I Highly recommend her.

Jamie was incredible to work with, from start to finish. Her knowledge of the housing market, home…read morequality, and relative value provided assurance throughout our search. She gave helpful and pointed perspective to inform our decision, while giving all the room we needed to pick the home that was right for us. She was patient and responsive from day one through to close, supporting an extensive search and a few negotiations. She's well connected and can make referrals to contractors too! Jamie is really good at what she does and I would highly recommend.

From the owner: I am a native Ithacan, Cornell Graduate and top producing agent. I serve you with a vast…read moreunderstanding of the Ithaca market in residential housing, commercial real estate, and investment properties. I own and operate an LLC that manages my real estate investment portfolio comprised of residential rental units. I am the daughter of two contractors and developers that are well known and respected in the Ithaca area. I grew up on construction sites and have overseen countless renovations since. I serve you with an arsenal of construction contacts that I trust with my own home. Most importantly I pride myself on attention to detail and customer service. I spent 15 years in the restaurant world, where I learned from a young age the value of integrity and care in customer service. Straight out of college I worked as an events and restaurant manager running high end restaurants and training others on those values. I enjoyed this work until I found my true calling in real estate. I bring those lessons to every interaction I have in the world and especially in my work. I enjoy working with homeowners and homebuyers and getting to know them in new chapters of their lives. The relationships forged from this agency keeps me loving my work every day.

I hired Lindsay Hart to represent me as I sold my home in Burdett, NY. Working with Lindsay was an…read moreabsolutely horrible experience. I found her to be extremely unethical, dishonest, and incompetent. Lindsay knows exactly what she did and it is clearly documented and irrefutable. So I am keeping this review brief but if Lindsay attempts to refute it now as she has done with another negative review, I will respond on this site in detail with a full account of her behavior, all of which I have carefully documented in writing with my attorney. I highly recommend you work with a realtor who values honesty and ethicality, and doesn't rely on cutesy marketing techniques.

Hands down worst experience! Really wish I had gone with another realtor. I was referred to her by…read morea friend who had a similar experience. Very unprofessional. Lindsey does not communicate or educate you on what should and shouldn't be done, or better yet what's best for me! She's just looking for her commission as quickly as possible. She made a lot of money from the sale of my property and she couldn't even follow up with me after the sale. I felt like she was working with the buyers agent. Almost like she set up the sale before hand. I've found posts with the buyer thanking my realtor for helping with the transaction. Seems a little odd to me and pretty rude that you can communicate with the buyer of the property who you didn't represent. But couldn't follow up with me to at least say thanks for your business.

I was in town for a weekend reunion and my flight out was Monday late afternoon. I headed to the…read moreCommon Spot to work prior to heading to the airport. I really enjoyed the space! It's cozy and there is tea/coffee/snacks available. Good, reliable wifi. And it's right on the Commons near a bunch of easy lunch options. Will definitely revisit next time I'm in town and need to work remote.

I really appreciate the goal of this business.The Common Spot basically gives small business owners…read moreof the community a place for professional collaboration and support. Bob Rossi is the owner and a great guy to do business with.