Melanie is the best and was truly the best resource for my husband and I when navigating the ins…read moreand outs of purchasing our home, especially as first-time homebuyers! We had so many moments when we could've put in an offer, or we could've settled for less, but Melanie did not allow that to happen. With her expertise and her ability to just fully understand what we truly wanted, she was able to give us advice that was thoughtful and she would not let us settle for less than what we wanted! Even when we had questions or any concerns, Melanie was super responsive and made us feel like we were her only clients, even though we know this is far from true. She really helped guide us through the whole home buying process and made sure we felt 100% comfortable before moving forward in the process. She helped us get our offer accepted on a home where she could tell that we could really picture ourselves, and 4 months in, my husband and I couldn't be happier living in our new home!

Melanie was great to work with! She is extremely knowledgeable about the home buying process which…read morewas helpful for us as first time buyers. She was also very patient with us during the search given what was available on the market at the time and what we were looking for. Melanie was easy to talk to, always listened and respected our feedback, and working with her it was clear she wanted to find us the right home and not just make a sale. While Melanie helped us find our forever home, we would use her again and are happy to recommend her to others!

Elizabeth is an incredibly knowledgeable, trustworthy, hardworking, and enjoyable person to work…read morewith. She helped us find an amazing rental in Canton, and a couple years later our dream home in Sharon. Elizabeth listened to and understood our unique needs and preferences, sharing specific properties she thought we would like (and she was always right!). She was extremely patient and responsive as we took our time to find the right home for us, seeing so many places with us and never pushy or rushing us. She always acted in our best interest and is someone who not only knows the real value of a home, but can suss out the ins and outs of any property to an incredibly impressive level. She has incredible advice and also has amazing recommendations and connections to people who have made the whole home buying and moving process easier - from movers to contractors. Elizabeth made what can typically be an overwhelming and stressful process, very comfortable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who will be in your corner.

Before working with Elizabeth, we had been trying to buy a house for over 2 years with no success…read more We now own our first house after working with Elizabeth for just 3 months. She made the home buying process smooth and took a lot of work and stress off our shoulders. She's great at negotiating, which is extremely helpful for first time buyers. She gives you helpful advice during the process and communicates well with the seller's agent or the town in order to answer any questions you may have. Not only do we own our first house, but we got our dream home. Even after closing, she is extremely helpful and a great resource. We couldn't be happier with our experience working with her.

Alex was really great to work with! As first time home buyers, we relied on her a ton to answer…read morequestions and help us navigate the process. She was patient, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the process!

Ed is a top notch real estate professional! I can't say enough about his knowledge of the local…read morereal estate market and his professionalism through the process of selling our family home of 50 years. He was there every step of the way to answer questions and make recommendations. He is kind and compassionate and takes pride in his work! If you are looking to sell your home or buy a new one reach out to Ed - you won't be disappointed.

Rich Rosa was fantastic. My wife and I were searching for a north-of-Boston home while living on…read morethe West Coast and Rich made the process SO much easier. 1) Great communicator with excellent attention to detail 2) Great at anticipating questions and getting you in touch with good professionals for different parts of process (home inspectors, RE lawyers etc) and helping you find a good one. 3) Great at raising questions that a home listing won't tell you (what is the home near/not near? busy street?) 4) He's not just firing his own ideas at you, he listens and works with what YOU want. If you're an engineer type like me, he'll give you a spreadsheet market analysis, if you are are more mood and feel, he will speak to that. 5) Great negotiator 6) Super punctual and responsive, we pulled off a 30-day closing window which wouldn't have been possible w/o Rich's professionalism I could go on. So glad we found him.

Rich was a great agent as he helped us buy our first house! He helped us navigate the process from…read morestart to finish. He was very thorough when looking at houses with us and pointed out things to look out for that we would have otherwise missed. He worked diligently on our behalf from the time we hired him as our agent through closing. In that time we saw quite a few houses and made several offers, but not once did we ever feel pressured by Rich - he very much works for his clients and is not at all pushy, which we sincerely appreciated! I would recommend Rich to anyone looking to buy a home in Greater Boston!

ADVOCATE. All agents know the same information on market availabilities, the drill for offers,…read morebids, closing. But you need an agent who will advocate for you, as Victoria did for us. The questions about private viewings, where to get a mortgage pre-approval, what to do when your lawyer isn't replying are all steps towards finding the best home, and Victoria walks in these moments with you. She continued to give us boost after boost when we came upon each new level of the home buying process. In Victoria, you will have an agent who is: -attuned to your needs and wishes -greatly attuned to and knowledgeable about the market -a lucid communicator and readily available -an adviser amidst many decisions -helpful with numerous action items, leading up to being handed the keys to your home! It was a privilege to work with and get to know Victoria! She is truly a star in her field!!

Victoria was a huge asset to our house hunt. We were first time home buyers, and also bought during…read morethe pandemic. She was always understanding and really went a long way to get the best deals for us. She was extremely "real" with us: she identified red flags, made sure our expectations of the market matched reality, and also did tons of research. In the end we got a great home and felt like we had a real advocate in the process. Would highly recommend.

We worked with Janet to sell our condo. We needed to move fast, so she immediately had…read moreprofessional photos taken and the listing was posted the very next day. She was very respectful of our schedule when requesting times to show the property and was still able to sell it in less than a week! She knows the market like the back of her hand, is very responsive and made the whole process as low-stress for us as she possibly could. At the same time, she was working with us to find our next home outside the city. We found it quickly and couldn't be happier with the outcome!

From the owner: Boston's real estate market remains very competitive the best listings go under agreement quickly,…read moreWe specialize in all real estate transactions; listing of properties for sale or lease as well as representing buyers or potential tenants. Let us help you in your search! When searching for a real estate agent, please consider me, my goal is to provide my clients with the absolute best real estate experience possible, and provide the most expert and ethical advice an agent can possibly provide. So, when considering a real estate agent, please call me and allow me the opportunity to be your realtor, and I commit to providing you with the best realtor experience in the Boston area. In 2020, you need the best realtor to help make you the best candidate when buying and to help market your home to get the maximum value. Rates are low and new construction continues to sizzle! Make sure you have the best real estate agent working for you as we move into 2020. Thank you for considering me as you select the best real estate agent for you and your needs!

Awful experience, AVOID!! Gina Nascimento was a horrible…read moreproperty manager, she was rude and irresponsive to repair requests. They also refused to return security deposit when moving out, and only gave parts of it when we threatened them to go to small claims court with them. When we requested receipts, they basically backdated the itemized statement with no explanation.

I wish we looked at their reviews before working with them. We had a very similar experience to all…read morethose reviews talking about dishonest agents and wrong listings being shared. Our family was moving cross country and we were a perfect victim of the scam of this company. The place advertised by them that we rented was nothing like what we saw in the listing and promised by the agent. It was HORRIBLE!!! We have a child and I am 6 months pregnant in the apartment ( which the agent knew about) and the apartment looked like a hazard to any child! We simply could not move in into that place in the state it was.. so it cost us so much more to store our container of belongings and move twice instead of once. Moreover, our email to the agency was not even acknowledged. So once they get their commission you will never hear from them again! Especially if you have any issues! STAY AWAY FROM THEM!!!

My wife and I had the good fortune of stumbling upon Collin Bray at an open house for which he was…read morethe listing agent. We were early in our search for a first home and hadn't yet found a real estate agent to work with, but after meeting Collin we knew he was the right match. Straight from the get-go and throughout our entire home-buying adventure, Collin was warm, patient, supportive, informative, responsive, and approachable. He was the best possible guide and advocate we could have hoped for, explaining each step of the process so we'd know what to expect and when, providing well-informed insight when we were preparing to make offers or negotiations, and folding helpful questions into conversations with seller's agents, home inspectors, builders, and HVAC professionals, that we wouldn't have thought to ask. On top of all this, Collin was invaluable when it came to helping us make connections with other professionals we needed. Home insurance agent on short notice? Done. Amazing interior designer? Boom. Sharp-as-a-tack real estate attorney? Wish granted. Collaborating with Collin was such an enjoyable experience; he always had our backs and was ready to skillfully shepherd us through whatever unfolded. I can say with confidence that if Collin had been captain of the Titanic, it would have arrived in New York City ahead of schedule AND unscathed. Luckily for us (unluckily for them), he was born a bit too late for that and chose to navigate real estate deals instead of oceans. We truly cannot say enough positive things about working alongside Collin and are beyond grateful for the big role he played in putting us in our new home!

It's stressful enough at the mere thought of moving. Yet, if you have a list of must haves, a…read morebudget and small timeframe to land that perfect place, a knowledgable real estate agent is key! Collin Bray and Martica Wakeman from Century 21 Cityside not only assisted every step of the way but continued to follow-up long after the task had been mastered. Whether your in need of new home, rental or business lease, call Century 21 Cityside.

I have been working with Jennifer Taves for many years on a property I owned in Charlestown.  She…read morehas rented the three apartments at various times always bringing in high quality renters.  She did everything so that I didn't have to.  Her background checks were thorough and she handled all photography and showings.  I never had an issue with any tenant she brought in. When it came time to sell the house, Jennifer calculated the best time to put it on the market, and did deep research into what someone would be willing to pay knowing that the house needed to be renovated. She then set the asking price. She marketed the property beautifully with gorgeous photos, marketing documents and set up a website for this particular house. We put the house up for sale on a Tuesday, and we had a very good offer the next morning which we accepted. Jennifer was right on with the asking price and brought us the perfect buyer - cash, no contingencies. I was thrilled with how Jennifer handled everything. Jennifer is very professional, experienced, goes beyond what a realtor is expected to do, and is a lovely person. I would use her again.

If you are reading this review, then congratulations because you just found an amazing Realtor in…read moreJennifer Taves. As a first time homebuyer, Jennifer went above and beyond to help educate and ensure that I fully understood the process. She showed me multiple properties before I closed on the perfect condo that had everything on my checklist. Not only is Jennifer EXTREMELY responsive but also pro-active both pre and post sale. Her work ethic is second to none. There were multiple times where I was ready to make a move and Jennifer always insisted that I sleep on it. 5 stars easy!

I lived at a property in Arlington VA and it was the worst residential experience ever. Stuck…read morethere during COVID, the quality of the building and service greatly deteriorated while they jacked up prices. Inhumane. Avoid at all costs.

Equity Residential has to be one of the worst community investment companies out there.Does not…read morecare about their tenants health or well being. Does not employ professionals that show empathy toward their consumer. When I rented here it was under Greystar then got sold to Equity. I had already signed the contract. Equity properties do not run efficiently. Their "modern and upscale" appliances break and not able to be fixed properly. Emergency situations have to be dealt with when management in the office and that is usually never. If they're in the office you have to call several times to get a response. Equity Residential name if you see on apartment complex. Run!!