Reviews of Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Realty. (Real Estate Agency) in Boston (Massachusetts).
Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Realty
1180 Washington St #103, Boston, MA 02118, United States
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Reviews of Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Realty
Eric L
When I first moved to America in 2021, Joe was there to help me find the first place I called home. It was a prime apartment in the Symphony area that my friends and I will always consider an Era of our lives. This past year, Joe and Kate worked together to find me the apartment that I purchased, my first home that I’ve own. Kate is a very knowledgeable realtor that you can rely on. Proud to call the Cohen team my go to realtors in the Boston area!
Jeff Johnston
Steven Cohen (and his team) was my realtor when I bought my home in Boston’s South End in 2004, and, again when I sold it in 2021. I can honestly say that he is the best realtor I have ever worked with (I’ve owned 7 houses over 40 years). He is professional yet personable and provides realistic yet optimistic guidance. You benefit tremendously from the length and depth of his experience in the South End real estate market. He worked tirelessly with me on both occasions to get the best possible outcome and made sure I was happy with the final result. I really can’t say enough about Steven’s integrity, honesty, expertise, and leadership in his approach to working with me as a buyer and seller. I recommend Steven and his team to first time as well as experienced home owners without reservation or hesitation.
Joelle Stromberg
We are moving from Canada to Boston and had Kate Wood from the Steven Cohen Team help us buy a condo. We were in Boston for three days and saw 17 homes in two days. Kate was absolutely unbelievable. Prior to coming down, Kate helped us understand the real estate system in Massachusetts (as it differs from ours), and what the Boston housing market was like. On our whirlwind weekend, Kate was tireless, knowledgeable , answered all of our questions and is the nicest person you could possibly meet. We chose Kate because of her many fantastic Google reviews, and I am happy to say that she deserves every one of them. We bought the most amazing place to live and cannot thank Kate enough for her hard work.
Greg O'Leary Custom Painting
I have worked with the Stephen Cohen team now several times -- as a home buyer, seller, and as a landlord looking to rent out my properties. Each time I worked with their team, I was blown away by their professionalism and industry knowledge. I always felt as though they were going above and beyond for my wife and I as their clients, and have been accommodating and flexible with their availability. Their team has extensive experience working in the area, which gave me confidence when trusting their real estate advice. The several realtors from their team that I've worked with have all been hard working, good with people, and made the process as seamless as possible. They are the best in the business and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy, rent, or sell in the Boston area.
Tyler Lewis
Kate Wood recently assisted me with the purchase of a new home and the sale of my current home - both in Boston. Kate is the definition of a professional - she is knowledgeable, responsive, courteous, and patient. Kate ensured that both the sale and purchase of my homes went smoothly. She managed every detail, large and small, in order for the transactions to be as stress free as possible. Kate has extensive experience representing buyers and sellers in and around Boston - and it shows! She works with an equally knowledgeable staff that assist throughout the transaction and are there to answer any questions. Kate will be my first call the next time I'm thinking about buying or selling real estate. Reach out to her - you won't regret it.
Jenna Bertanza
We can’t speak highly enough of Nicole Spencer and the Steven Cohen team. My husband and I just closed on purchasing our South End condo. Working with Nicole as our buyer’s agent was a flawless experience. Nicole is the South End guru. She knows the neighborhood backwards and forwards and I was consistently impressed with her expertise on the market. She has a sophisticated understanding of pricing in the neighborhood, and we trusted her guidance on listings implicitly. When it came to negotiations, we were so lucky to have Nicole in our corner. She is incredibly professional and responsive. And truly just a lovely person. Thank you Nicole and team!
Philip DiSciullo
We can’t recommend Steven Cohen and his team enough! We have used them to buy two condos and sell one in the South End. They found us two condos that checked all of our must haves, including finding us the perfect first condo before it was listed. They were knowledgeable and helpful on both the buying and selling process and were attentive with us on our first purchase, walking us through the buying process and answering all our questions. We would not hesitate to use them again!
Carolyn Murray
The expertise and professionalism of Steven Cohen and his team made it possible for us to look for and find just the right home in the South End and then sell our Back Bay condo, all at the height of the pandemic. Barrie identified our current property before it was listed, and supported us at every step, and Steven guided us wisely throughout the process. Every member of their team stepped up to assist us. Highly recommend them!
Mark DeVito
My wife and I started looking for a place in Boston out of the blue. We met Kevin Concannon at the first place we looked at and got a great vibe from him and ended up asking him to work for us. Along the way he was very responsive, funny and worked hard overall to help us (while asking a ton of questions that we/he had). We ended up buying a condo with his help and his patience with our lender. Highly recommend the Cohen Team. Also - Kevin was just a great guy in general to talk to.
Wendy Polins
I cannot say enough about Steven Cohen and his Team of professionals. Whether having them help us with rentals, or buying and selling properties in the South End of Boston, their experience, insights and guidance have helped us achieve our real estate goals and more. I highly recommend them- no request is too much and they respond immediately- a rarity these days!
Nicole Zografos
We have completed three real estate transactions with Barrie at the Steven Cohen Team, and are hoping to complete two more in the near future. Barrie is simply the best of the best and we will never use anyone else!
When it comes to home buying and selling, my husband and I are not the easiest of clients, but Barrie, Steven, and the whole team have taken incredible care of us every time. From navigating competitive and complex markets, managing our wishlists and needs, and communicating seamlessly throughout both sales and purchase transactions, Barrie has made difficult and stressful processes flow with ease. On top of it all, Barrie has proven to us over and over again that she has a keen sixth sense and can tell what we need in a home even more than we can.
We are so fortunate to have found Barrie, her expertise and understanding of real estate is unparalleled. She is patient, honest, and has worked tirelessly with us to find us the perfect home. We couldn't be happier with our home and with the entire Steven Cohen Team.
Alex K
Over the past 2 decades, I keep coming back to Steven Cohen and his team for my family’s real estate needs in Boston. The words I would use to describe them are: highly professional, very knowledgeable, transparent, and friendly. For the most recent transaction, I would like to highlight the help of Kevin Concannon on Steven’s team whom I would highly recommend to anyone who is considering the purchase or sale of a property in the Boston area.
Louis Segall
Had a great experience selling our home (in the Boston suburbs) with the Steven Cohen Team. Steven and Josh were our agents, and we also worked extensively with Cam and Margaret on the administrative side. The entire team is truly world-class, and they were able to generate multiple offers, all over ask, within days of listing.
Adding more detail below, broken out by pre- and post-sale:
Pre-Sale
My wife and I were relocating out of state and needed to sell our home within a very specific time frame. As early as our initial call, Steven worked to understand our needs and craft a detailed plan around them. Steven then brought in his entire team to support and execute. I am generally skeptical of team-based agency models, because, in my experience, the more senior agent is only around to secure the listing and then disappears after assigning you to someone less experienced. This was NOT the case with the Steven Cohen Team. Steven was present throughout the entire process and Josh came in as a valuable partner to ensure our house had the attention it needed. Our house being in the suburbs farther out from their office made no difference whatsoever; we felt like their sole focus. Josh was incredible - direct, transparent, and efficient. Great communicator and always made himself available for us. Both Steven and Josh brought great experience to the table, some examples include:
- Taking exterior photos during the Fall even though we weren't listing until Winter to best capture the surrounding nature
- Prioritizing certain rooms for staging and then helping fine-tune our needs to stay within our budget
- Collaborating on a pricing strategy in the absence of good comps in our area, Steven worked with us to arrive at a value we felt comfortable with
- Deciding between a sale-leaseback vs. long closing period and weighing the pros/cons of each
The admin team also did a great job with coordination, letting us know what to expect, and helping us track down answers to questions.
Post-Sale
My wife and I planned to be out of the house during the first week of showings to stay out of the teams way. It took all of 2 days of open houses before we got on the phone with Steven and Josh to learn that we received NINE offers, all of which were over ask. We expected good news when we heard that cars were lined up down the block for our open houses (even in the middle of a storm), but the team's results blew us away. They walked us through each offer individually so we understood the differences in terms and felt confident in the one we ultimately accepted. Josh then brought us across the finish line, simplifying any complexities leading up to closing and ultimately making a stressful transaction feel very simple. He also negotiated very well on our behalf. This is also where the admin team shined, coordinating the many inspections and visits that needed to get done.
Very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Steven, Josh, Cam, Margaret, and the rest of the team. Highly, highly recommend.
Alicia Maestri
I worked with Barrie Stavis of the Steven Cohen team and truly couldn't have more wonderful things to say about the process. Barrie immediately comes to the table as trusted advisor, whose interests are genuinely rooted in helping you find your perfect home. It was my first home-buying experience, and I would have been lost without her. Barrie is the person that you want on your team during a process that for many, can feel overwhelming and confusing. She asks the right questions (95% of which weren't even on my radar!), provides sound advice and perspective, and truly brings a thoughtful approach to the homebuying experience. I can't say enough how much comfort I had knowing that I had her as an advocate. Barrie far exceeds the standard client/agent relationship. Nothing about the process ever felt rushed or transactional. You can tell that from the moment you start working with her, that she's invested in you as a client and that her approach is always to do the right thing. She is accountable, timely, responsive and just a joy to be around. Her clear communications, level demeanor, and balanced approach really remove stress and headaches from what can be a daunting and tumultuous process. In fact, I joke (but am serious) that buying my first home was easier than buying my car! Barrie will be my forever real-estate agent, and I can't wait to buy the next one with her by our side. If I could leave her 100 stars, I would.
Anna Webster
As first-time homebuyers we were completely new to the process and needed someone to walk us through every step. Nicole made us feel confident and well-educated about every decision we made. Any question we had, no matter how basic, was answered quickly and in great detail. She listened to our needs and wants and provided honest expectations of what we could expect during our home search. She is experienced, competitive, and a wonderful representative who is one step ahead with a plan A, B, and C. Purchasing a home is a huge decision but we felt secure with Nicole by our side to help us make this investment. We cannot wait to start our lives together in our new home!
Soha Ahmed Encarnacao
Steven Cohen and his team went above and beyond to help us buy and ultimately sell our place in the south end. At one point of the transaction we were in Spain, and everything went seamless. They are highly professional and I would recommend them for all your real estate needs from A-Z.
Etta Pisano
Kevin Concannon was amazing as our realtor when we sold our condo in Cambridge, MA in 2021! After helping us to price the unit above what we expected to be asking for it, he helped us prepare it for sale by connecting it to a stager who helped us to make it look perfect for buyers. He connected it to a painter who did touch ups. He connected us to a gardener who spruced up our yard. He ran open houses on the only weekend it was on the market. And, he expertly guided us through the negotiations with our buyer. He is also a helluva nice guy who always was available by text and cell. You can't do better than Kevin if you are looking for someone to help you sell your home.
Laura Keller
Joe Maiorana at Steven Cohen/Keller Williams is fantastic. He was incredibly helpful to my daughter as she tackled her whirlwind relo to Boston. She needed to quickly find an apartment rental. He took our call on a Sunday night and quickly set up several showings for the following day. We look forward to working with him again in the future.
Diane Cebulski
We worked with Joe Maiorana this past week and we needed to get an apartment within the same week. Joe showed us an apartment, it was perfect, the location was great and he expedited the process so my son was in the apartment in a couple of days. Joe listened to our needs and was amazing. Super nice guy, professional and really heard us. Thank you so much Joe!
RPai
I had a great experience working with Joe Maiorana. He was always quick to respond and advocated for me very well. It made communicating with everyone involved very easy. I moved across the country and needed to find a place quickly, and he found the perfect home and location for me. I highly recommend working with him.
Julia Rybachok
Kate Wood is just amazing! She is incredible knowledgeable about the market and very helpful during the entire process of buying. She would go an extra mile to make things happen and nothing seems impossible for her. I can’t say enough of Kate and how happy I am with my new condo.
Heidi Brackenridge
Steven Cohen and his team successfully sold our home, during the height of the pandemic, for our target price. They were professional, efficient, and insightful in terms of staging and market intel. We would highly recommend them!
Kate Sciacca
As a first time home buyer I was very intimidated by the whole process and had no idea where to start. My experience with Keller Williams, and Barrie Stavis in particular, made all the difference. I did not feel that Barrie was an agent as much as a partner in the home buying process. I never felt that I was alone or adrift like I’ve heard from so many people.
I’d imagine she works with clients every day and hears so many of the same concerns from so many people, yet my worries or questions were never met with anything but understanding, care, and an action plan. Each time something came up that sounded like a catastrophe to me Barrie was right there to help me navigate it. I had a fantastic experience and recommend Keller Williams and Barrie Stavis to anyone purchasing a home.
Lindsay Gibbons
We worked with Joe this past spring when searching for a new apartment to rent in Boston. It was a great experience - he was very knowledgeable and worked hard to get us the upper-hand. We ended up in a great apartment thanks to Joe and the Keller Williams team!
Ryan Abood
I recently worked with Joe Maiorana and would do so again without hesitation. Both the outgoing and incoming tenants loved him and he made the whole process a breeze. He knows is stuff, is very professional and his likability are all huge assets that help things go smoothly.
Daniel Böhmer
Perfect! We became aware of Joe through Youtube and contacted him. He has since greatly helped our small family finding the perfect apartment in Brookline when moving there from Germany. He also helped a lot with the formalities when finding an apartment here as a foreigner. Very friendly and professional!! Highly recommend!
Marie O'Keefe
I had an amazing experience. I worked with Kevin Concannon specifically and he was able to find me a perfect spot in very little time. He was there to answer any of my questions and was extremely speedy in his communication. I'll be using this agency again if I have to move in the future around the area.
Vicky Chen
We are happy to have Steven Cohen Team, especially Mr Joe Maiorana is a very professional, enthusiastic, agent, we trust him very much!
I will introduce my friends to them!
Vicky
Tom Weigel
We worked with Steven and his team to sell our single family house in Jamaica Plain. Steven did a great job with all aspects of selling our house. He advised on various changes and staging that helped us to get the most out of our investments. Despite following the local market closely, I was too low in my valuation of our home. Steven recommended a more appropriate price, and then was instrumental in getting well above the higher asking price. He created a lot of buzz about the property, and was able to leverage multiple parties to get an outstanding offer! We were truly pleased with Steven and his team, and will definitely use them again!
Diana Stomski
I had a great experience working with the Steven Cohen Team, particularly as a first-time homebuyer. I first worked with Nicole Spencer two years ago trying to find an apartment, and though I was not purchasing immediately, she was very helpful as I was new to the Boston area. Recently, she assisted me with every step of the home buying process, and I ended up with a great condo in my perfect location. I was able to see different types of units in different areas, and Nicole was available to answer all of my questions along the way. Kate and Margaret from the team were also great to work with, along with all of the referrals for lenders, attorneys, etc, from Nicole that made the process much easier and smoother. Nicole was able to help me with a strategic offer that beat out others, and with all the steps leading up to a successful closing, particularly during a unique time with COVID-19. Would definitely recommend this team to anyone looking to buy in the Boston area!
Cameron
We could not have had a better experience with the Steven Cohen Team. Our realtor Kate worked relentlessly and at all hours on our behalf. The team which Kate introduced us to was better than we could possibly have hoped for, they were patient with educating us on the home buying process and lead us all the way through. We know that without Kate and her we would not have our home.
Aysenur Karaduman
We worked with Joe Maiorana from Steven Cohen Team. We only had a week to find and move into an apartment in Boston and there is only a few available apartments within our budget. It is the first time that we rent a place in the U.S as well so it has been a very stressful week for us but Joe made this process so much easier and managed to find us a great apartment! He was very easy to communicate with and quickly returned our messages.
We will definetely keep him in mind for our next apartment search and also recommend him to others looking for a place to live around Boston!
Sarah Dobson
As a 1st time home buyer I really had no clue the amount of work that went into closing on a property. I put all my trust in the Steven Cohen Team with Keller Williams and was not disappointed!
My agent Kate Wood knew exactly what I was looking for in a property, and helped me find something that fit my needs. Kate is very knowledgeable of the Boston area and even helped me with local vendors after closing. In an extremely competitive market, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy getting an accepted offer, but Kate has a very determined attitude to get the job done.
I used every service recommended to me by the Steven Cohen Team (broker, lawyer, etc). which I found to be very helpful and ensured my trust in closing the deal. I truly felt like they handled everything for me & I did not have to stress on my own end.
I have never been happier with my new property and I have the Steven Cohen Team & Kate Wood to thank for that!
Catherine Corrado
I would highly recommend Kate Wood as your real estate agent for anyone buying in the Boston area! It only took her a few weeks to find the exact type of home we were looking for that was in our budget. In addition, she helped us through the entire buying process as first time buyers and was always available to answer a question for us.
Hallie Kaszas
Nicole was fantastic from start to finish – very detailed oriented, personable and very intelligent, backing up her ideas with a great deal of research. She ran everything by me and we ended up getting an offer significantly over asking price. Could not recommend her enough! Thank you Nicole!
Viktoriia Baburkin
We had a wonderful experience with Steven Cohen team and especially, happy with our agent Kate Wood. She went above and beyond to make sure we get the house we wanted. We were FIRST TIME homebuyers whose offer was excepted from the first shot. All THANKS to Kate! She is super friendly, efficient and very professional. We submitted the offer in the evening and had it accepted by the seller same night. The rest of the process was easy and well organised. The whole team was pleasant to work with. Kate is also very knowledgeable about different aspects of buying the house which was helpful! We would definitely recommend her and the whole team! They provide a very smooth service and make sure you set up for a successful CLOSING DAY!
Matthew Kelly
I worked with Kate from the Cohen team for my home search. She was a thoughtful, persistent, and highly motivated agent. Over the course of many, many showings, Kate helped me determine what exactly I wanted and needed. We ultimately found my dream home in the South End, and Kate expertly guided me through each step of the purchase and closing process. I could tell Kate wanted the best for me - I could not be happier with the service provided from the Cohen team.
Zach Goodman
Josh Leibowitz was the sellside broker for a Boston apartment rental we found on Zillow. Even though we weren't his clients, we loved working with him. He was incredibly responsive and answered all of our questions. He also went above and beyond to ensure that we were able to take measurements before we moved in, make some changes to the unit, etc. I can't recommend Josh more strongly!
Eileen Lawler
What a positive experience! I couldn’t recommend the Steven Cohen Team more - especially Kevin Concannon! Not only did Kevin help us find our ideal new home, he assisted us in every step of the process. He answered our many questions, helped us navigate through the challenges we faced with our vendor and more. At the end of the day, it was through Kevin’s hard work we were able to close. A huge thank you to Kevin and team!
Cynthia Mooney
Steven Cohen and his team--and in particular Margaret--were a complete pleasure to work with throughout the entire process of selling our condo. From the moment we first met Steven, we knew we were dealing with a true professional. His knowledge of the neighborhood and his insights on pricing, as well as prepping the apartment, resulted in a quick sale at an excellent price. Their recommendations for other professionals we needed (attorney, contractor, etc.) introduced us to equally professional and efficient people. If we need to work with a realtor in the Boston area again, the Steven Cohen Team would be my choice.
Adam Hastings
We worked with Nicole from the Steven Cohen team on the buy side of our transaction. She absolutely knocked it out of the park for us. We found ourselves bidding against another party and she had really smart, honest insight about how to position our offer to stand out, and we ultimately had our offer accepted. She held our hand along the whole process with great advice and insight. We couldn't be more happy with how the whole process went. And we are so happy to be in our new home, it is everything we hoped for.
We also worked with Steven on the sell side. He gave us honest, realistic guidance of how we should price our property. Within just a couple of days we had two competing offers and ended up selling over asking. We had hoped to keep the whole selling process pretty short, and it really couldn't have gone any better.
The whole Steven Cohen team proactively supported us on both sides of the transaction and made the whole process really as easy as it can be. I absolutely recommend working with them on either the buy or sell, it was really a pleasure. The entire team is top notch.
Daniel Perkins
My wife and I feel very lucky to have found Kate Wood as our buyer agent! She was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and engaging. We couldn't be happier with our new condo! She also helped our close friends buy a condo of their dreams and they still talk about how happy they were with Kate's style. Definitely don't look any further, I'd recommend Kate and the Steven Cohen Team to everyone.
Lauren Gerrish
We loved working with Barrie and the Steven Cohen team. Very professional and great service end to end. Thanks for helping us find our home!
Paul Natalizio
Josh Leibowitz and the Steve Cohen Team did a tremendous job managing the sale of my condo in the Back Bay. Extremely professional, efficient, and handled the typical speed bumps that arise in most sales. Thank you Josh and Steve!
Julia Croxen
I worked with Nicole Spencer of the Steven Cohen Team for the purchase of my first condo in Charlestown, MA. Nicole was referred by a family friend and I consider myself extremely lucky to have been able to work with her. From my first outreach through close, Nicole was extremely responsive. And as a first-time home buyer, I really appreciated that Nicole took the time to guide me through the process, provide necessary recommendations, and answer the many questions that came up. Nicole went above and beyond in structuring my offer in a way that was extremely attractive to the buyer and ultimately sealed the deal. I cannot rave enough about Nicole's professionalism, knowledge of Boston real estate, and network—all of which made my experience phenomenal!
I am already looking forward to working with Nicole again in the future
Yukhym Slyvka
Kate Wood was our buyer agent for our first time home purchase. She was very involved in the process with us, explained how everything works. Being in a such hot and competitive market of 2021 for the first time home buyers, it is a huge stress. However, Kate always cheered us up and said we could definitely find our future home this year.
It’s been only a week of a thorough search and on our third offer, the buyer accepted it. We couldn’t believe that, it’s all because of the Kate’s professionalism and communication skills. She was on our side every single minute, supporting us and doing her job at the best level.
The transaction process and documents side went smoothly and perfect with Steven Cohen Team. We’d definitely recommend Kate to anyone who wants to buy a house!
Michael Elder
I decided to sell my condo in Boston's South End in early January 2021, and contact Steven Cohen to begin the process. Because of Cohen's quarterly South End stockholders magazine, I felt this agency knew the South End better than anyone else. The entire team, from beginning to end, far outperformed my expectations.
I hadn't sold a house in nearly 40 years, so I needed a lot of hand-holding through the process. The entire team were involved from beginning to end, keeping my fully informed on the process, answering all my questions in nearly immediate responses to my email and phone calls, and making sure that the process from beginning to end was as pain-free as possible.
I can't say enough good things about those on the Steven Cohen team I was most in communication with. Margaret Marder, Chrystyna Kassaraba and Anastasia Yetremova were there for me with honest answers to all my questions and concerns and were the consummate professionals...and just really nice people as well.
My condo was not one of the multi-million dollar properties for sale in the South End...but the Cohen team treated me, and made me feel like, I had the most expensive property they were representing. Really awesome.
I would strongly recommend the Steven Cohen team for anyone in Boston buying or selling. They were the best I've ever worked with.
Newton Family
The Steven Cohen team has helped me with four real estate purchase or sale transactions. They also rented my property to an excellent tenant when I had a need for that service too. I continue to go back to the team for real estate services because they're timely, professional, and knowledgeable. They strive to provide a white glove service, while also taking a calm, friendly, and positive approach to what can be really stressful situations.
Valerie Krempus
Kate Wood was a great asset for my husband and I when we purchased our first investment property in Boston. She quickly set up showings, understood what we were looking for, and expertly navigated a complicated sale. Throughout the process she offered referrals and guidance as needed, and was always incredibly responsive. We would happily work with Kate again and recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Boston area!
Amy Pearlman
My husband and I had a great experience finding an apartment to rent in Boston with the Stephen Cohen Team. We worked with Josh, who was incredibly responsive over email. He listened to what we were looking for and showed us great options, making adjustments as we saw each place. He also seemed to have strong relationships with the landlords and was able to arrange for us to have a dog in an apartment that originally did not allow pets. We felt well taken care of and we always felt like a priority. We will definitely use them again when it is time for our next move.
Meredith Hall
Joe Maiorana was awesome helping me find my place and super helpful throughout the whole process. Would definitely go through him and the Steven Cohen team again!
Meg Stebbins
Love Barrie! She knows the Boston market in depth, plus her enthusiasm, responsiveness and focus made for a fun and seamless buying process.
At our first meeting, she listened to our needs and understood we were looking for a project rather than move in ready. Although we found a place quickly, we had initial doubts regarding the depth of the renovation which translated to a roller coaster of decision making. We actually put in, then subsequently withdrew, an offer on another place. Throughout Barry calmly responded to all our requests and wisely kept the channels of communication open with the listing agent. She kept us informed on critical timing. In the end, her stellar skills landed us our city dream home and we couldn't be happier!
Although we are experienced home buyers, the team approach of the Steven Cohen Team was new to us and we quickly became fans. In our opinion, having Barrie solely focused on the buying process was a clear benefit to us in our search, while at the same time we had a cohesive team taking care of the other necessary details. Special shout out to Margaret who dealt with our attorney and mortgage company behind the scenes, and kept everything on track to get to closing.
Overall, a superb buying experience and we recommend Barrie one hundred percent!
Belle Keller
From start to finish Steven, Bruce and the rest of the team helped us look at our condo from the perspective of a potential buyer to see past our family clutter and to the great home we had to offer in JP. They offered tips on how we could transform our home to best suit the JP demographic and the process was even fun! They were respectful, insightful and really worked to get us the absolute best price - in fact a price we never had even imagined - for our condo. I would highly recommend Steven Cohen Team for selling property and would definitely work with them again!
Hugues Le Bras
We loved working with Nicole Spencer and the entire Steven Cohen Team. Nicole was very knowledgeable about the market in the South End. She was also very responsive and attentive to our needs and efficient when the time came to negotiate and ultimately close on our home. She also introduced us to her network of lenders, lawyers and contractors with whom we have enjoyed working. We would recommend anyone looking to buy a house in Boston to consider hiring Nicole.
Deborah D'Anca
Working with the Steven Cohen team in the sale of our South End condo was truly a pleasure. Steven was outstanding in his analysis and pricing as well as his strategic marketing, which resulted in a contract within 5 days! Margaret was amazing in providing us with a clear and concise understanding of the transfer process and provided assistance through every step. From listing to contract to closing, an emotional and complex process was seamless. We have experienced many real estate transactions, both buying and selling, and the Steven Cohen Team is the most professional and knowledgeable organization we have encountered!
Thank you,
Deborah and Alfred
Jack Brewer
Joe Maiorana was awesome to work with. Very fast to respond and outlined the process clearly step by step. Would recommend working with him!
Sarah Graham
I truly can't say enough wonderful things about the Steve Cohen Team. We worked specifically with Nicole as our Buyers Agent, and she was a dream! We are first time home buyers so the process was a bit mystifying for us at first. After having our initial meeting with Nicole, the process seemed clear and straightforward. We told her our ideas and she helped us hone in on the type of home that would work for us. We found our home and are absolutely in love with it! From the first moment we had our phone call with Nicole to the final walk through, there was not a second we didn't feel fully supported. Any and all questions we had were promptly answered and all of her suggestions were spot on! We will certainly be clients for life!
Thank you all so much for your help in finding us the perfect home for our family!!
Devlin McConnell
I bought a duplex with the Steven Cohen team and used their rental broker to help get tenants for our other unit. Nicole helped us find our property and did an outstanding job of helping us through our first home purchase. Michael helped us rent our unit. He was extraordinarily patient and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. Both Nicole and Michael put our needs before their own. We'll be using the Steven Cohen team again.
Andrew Walker
The Steven Cohen team was outstanding in the sale of our South End condo. Steven's smarts, energy, accessibility, empathy, and deep knowledge of the market led us to a bespoke marketing strategy that resulted in a couple of quick offers and enabled us to get under contract at a fair price, flexible terms for us, and with buyers who'll be a great fit with our building's community. And Margaret, the transaction coordinator, is driven, creative, and supremely well organized, and made the closing process a breeze. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their home.
Amy Black
I have had an exceptional experience with the Steven Cohen Team, from start to finish. I recently sold my South End condo, and I had no idea how many steps there would be throughout the process. Steven and his Team worked closely with me through every phase: determining pricing strategy, staging, photographing, brochure, showings, assessing offers, negotiating, closing, and all of the associated paperwork. They were attentive and supportive, with close attention to the details. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Philippe Taieb
Steven and his team were outstanding. I lived in the South End for 15 years, so knew that he was a heavy-hitter in the neighborhood. After our former neighbor had a great experience with him we decided to work with Steven and we certainly don't regret our decision. Steven was always available to chat during the process and his advice was valuable. He also came to our place several times, so we felt he did not count his time. We were also impressed that all the members of his team whom we met and/or worked with were equally good at what they did. Steven surrounds himself with real pros (from what we saw) and we appreciated that aspect as well.
Sarah Dailey
I cannot express how much I enjoyed working with Zach and Margaret at the Steven Cohen Team. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home. Zach was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Zach and Margaret took care of everything from photos, staging, painting and cleaning. The photos that were taken were superb. They ran all the details by me, but took care of price negotiations and scheduling with third parties and made sure the tasks were completed quickly and to my satisfaction so that I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Their recommendations were fantastic and I ended up selling my condo quickly at a price above my ask. The entire process went very smoothly because of their hard work and attention to detail. I truly enjoyed working with them and enjoy them as people. It is a very personal experience when you sell a home and Zach was very caring and understanding working with me to come up with a sales price and strategy that I was comfortable with. Thank you so much Zach and Margaret!
R G
Kudos to Steve Cohen and his team!
My wife and I worked with Steve and his team selling our South End home in 2018. Steve’s approach to pricing and marketing was far away the most sophisticated and defensible market analysis we received. Most of all, Steve was willing to listen to our perspective as well, resulting in an agreed upon strategy which all parties enthusiastically supported. Not only did we sell our home at the expected price, Steve and his team became very proactive in solving some last minute issues with the buyer at closing.
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Michele Peyser
My husband and I closed on our first property June of 2016 and I am happy to report we had an amazing experience with the entire team at Steven Cohen. We primarily worked with Barrie Stavis as our buyer's agent and she was fantastic. She is warm, responsive and extremely knowledgeable. She was very well connected and gave us wonderful recommendations throughout the process. We loved the team approach and felt like it made so much sense for everyone to have their own role and area of expertise. Margaret's emails and help throughout the process as the transaction coordinator was seamless. Everyone's email etiquette was professional and kind--which I tend to be picky about. They made the process of buying our first home pain free and fun!
Caroline Stevick
In a market with such high demand, the chance of finding a Boston realtor who has your best interest in mind is hard to come by. Michael O'Driscoll of the Steven Cohen Team surpassed this expectation. Michael worked with my fiance and I to secure the lease of an apartment in South End Boston. Michael helped us complete the process as quickly as possible and he was extremely professional. Another realtor in the process (not part of the Steven Cohen team) was not transparent in the closing details of the contract, and Michael took the issue into his own hands to correct the issue and ultimately keep our original proposal. Boston is a crazy market to rent (or buy) property in, and I would refer Michael and the Steve Cohen team to anyone starting the process.
Minnie Burke
I bought and sold my house with the Keller William team and I couldn't be more happy with the service they provided. Everyone on their team is very welcoming and pleasant. I had such a nice time buying the house from
Barry Stavis in 2014 and this year Zach Jay sold our house in Quincy. We had very difficult buyers and I needed a lot of help navigating the confusing issues of the sale, but Zach kept me informed, calm and stress-free while he sorted through weeks work of legal problems. Overall the experience could have been really upsetting, but I was able to focus on my grad school, my 2 kids and my move knowing that Zach had things under control. I trust Zach and I really feel like he knew what I wanted and was working to get us there.
Hox Mann
We were absolutely thrilled with the job Nicole Spencer and the Steven Cohen Team did for us, helping us find and purchase a wonderful condo on the Southwest Corridor just a short walk from Copley. Nicole constantly kept us up to date on the new listings in the areas we wanted. In fact, she was often able to get showings for us so that we were among the very first buyers to see a new listing. She was always available by text, phone, and email to answer our many questions, and she really educated us as buyers so that by the time we were ready to make the offer on our dream place, we absolutely knew we were getting a quality property at the right price. Nicole was an absolute joy to work with, and both my wife and I can highly recommend her and the Steven Cohen Team to anyone that might be looking into the Boston real estate market.
Diane Coe
I cannot praise the Steven Cohen team enough for the service and support they provided us while selling our Boston condo and purchasing another, all as the Covid-19 pandemic was descending upon us. The level of service they provided was well above our expectations and, during these trying and unsettling times, it was comforting to know we were working with a professional, experienced and compassionate team that would get us through whatever challenge we might encounter. We are forever grateful for all the sound advice and guidance they provided, as well as the compensation they were able to negotiate for us both on the buying and selling ends. Their selling advice regarding pricing, timing, marketing and staging was all spot on and, as buyers, they were more than willing to show us a range of properties as we honed in on what it was we wanted. It was truly a pleasure to work with each and every member of the team (Steven, Margaret, Barrie and Kate) and I would highly recommend the Steven Cohen Team to anyone looking to buy or sell in the greater Boston area.
Sean Kim
Great, friendly team that can be completely trusted when navigating the real estate market - Kate Wood is an amazing buyer agent. Kate (& rest of SCT) was incredibly helpful for guiding us through our first home buying experience by pointing out what to look out for/lending their expertise.
The process would’ve been very difficult without her knowledge, responsiveness and thoughtfulness!
Sarah Pingree
We started working with Barrie Stavis and the Steven Cohen Team several years ago while we were living in California and contemplating a move east. They were helpful and accommodating and didn't seem to mind at all that we weren't yet serious buyers. For three or four years we saw Barrie once or twice a year and she showed us homes and then kept us informed of the market by email. Once we were ready to make the move, Barrie was ready to help us and through her office was able to not only show us on market homes but also several off market homes that met our criteria. She was knowledgeable about "home stuff" noticing and pointing out design details, asking important questions that we wouldn't have known to ask about utilities, the roof, facade, etc. and was a great listener. We felt like she understood what we were looking for and wasn't showing us homes that wouldn't fit for our family.
Once we found a place we loved, Barrie and the Steven Cohen Team were fantastic. We carried out all but the final signing from afar -- they recommended excellent people to work with (lawyer, bank, etc). Our home purchase ended up having some complications and surprises and everyone was sharp and diligent on our behalf. If it wasn't for their competence, I suspect the deal would have fallen through but instead they kept up on the situation, sent countless communications to all necessary parties and made the sale happen. We couldn't have been happier of course and we felt so well taken care of despite the distance.
We'd highly recommend Barrie and Steven Cohen. We met Steven several times -- he joined in for some of our house viewings and walk throughs and he was great to work with too.
Nicole
We worked with Josh Leibowitz who helped us find renters for our condo. He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and efficient in finding us truly wonderful people. Being new to the landlord role, he walked us through each step of the process. Excellent experience!
Brandon Rohrer
We found an apartment to rent in Beacon Hill with the help of Lisa Cavicchioli and the Steven Cohen Team. Lisa was fantastic to work with and we are recommending her to our friends. She was incredibly responsive to our questions, and we had a lot of them. She listened carefully to our wish list, and really paid attention. She helped us figure out where we could loosen some of our requirements and trade things that didn't matter that much to get the things we really wanted. We really felt like she was an advocate for us throughout the process. She was looking out for us, rather than trying to sell us on something, and that made all the difference. Now we are happily moved in and feeling more at home than we ever have. We will definitely work with Lisa again.
[Update May 2020] We also had an excellent experience with Josh Leibowitz of the Steven Cohen Team. We found ourselves unexpectedly in the market for a new apartment during a particularly challenging time, and Josh helped us find and sign an apartment in Beacon Hill with all of our must-haves and most of our wish list in just a few days. He was consistently responsive to our texts, calls, and emails, and was very patient in answering all our questions. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to our friends.
leslie minasian
Need I go into the challenges owners have now adays when working with renting a condo in the city. The task is overwhelming and something that all owners have to manage either on their own or by using an agent. After working with several agents over the years, I am now the proud client of the Steven Cohen team at Keller Williams Realty. They are not only a profession partner, but truly have their clients interests in mind when they work with us. Josh Leibowitz worked directly with my rental and I could not be happier! Josh was on top of every detail. Response rate was amazing and at any point if I was not available to respond, he was there on my behalf. Additionally, Steven Cohen's professional reputation does not cover how thoughtful and caring he is when working with clients. This quality is something you cannot train. He hires staff that compliments his own personal mantra. THANK YOU Steven Cohen Team! I have never been so happy. My tenants also feel the same way!
Sophia Panova
Steven Cohen team not only lead us toward a house that was beyond our imagination, they did so with great integrity, care, and professionalism. Buying a house, turns out, is a highly emotional endeavor. The Cohen team helped us, as first time home buyers, maintain composure and patience. The long and arduous process of offer letters, pre-approvals, purchase and sale agreements, lawyers and other negotiations can obviously be daunting. However, in our case, we felt we could really trust the Cohen team to lead us through the various phases and they did so timely efficiency, enthusiasm and all the detailed information that we required to make the best decisions. My partner and I love the Team, we think that they are great people with a serious commitment to what they do. True professionalism is hard to come by these days, and this team deserves the fantastic reputation that it has.
Stephanie Adams
I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with the Steven Cohen team. My experience began with a visit from Steve himself, who immediately demonstrated his knowledge and expertise on the South End, properties similar to mine, and pricing. The marketing plan they developed not only included open houses, constant consulting from Steve and his staff, and most impressive, the team secured a feature article about my property in the Boston Herald. Of course this all helped me sell my property in 5 weeks, and near the asking price.
Again, it was a pleasure to work with Steve and his team!
Amy Weatherby
Nicole Spencer represented me for my first home purchase. I interviewed multiple agents before selecting Nicole and was thrilled with the service she provided to me as a buyer. She's knowledgeable about the area and the entire process end to end. As a first time home buyer, I was glad to have her help and guidance. I was especially impressed with her communication and negotiation tactics. Furthermore, Nicole made excellent recommendations for lenders and attorneys. I couldn't be more satisfied, it was a great experience.
Alex Zodikoff
I recently worked with Josh Leibowitz from the Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Reality. My experience was exceptional. I found the exact type of apartment I was looking for - meeting my aesthetic, practical, and budgetary needs. As a particular and specific individual who wants instantaneous results, Josh was able to frequently communicate with me in order to meet my demanding needs while displaying the utmost professionalism and respect. Moreover, Josh was able to work with me, as well as the landlord's broker, to help facilitate a fair compromise on lease terms. Josh understood my needs, however he did not meet them - he exceeded them. I would highly recommend Josh to any individual in need of realty services and I would not hesitate to contact him again.
Porter Sperry
My girlfriend and I had worked with a number of brokers in our apartment search before linking up with Josh. Once we found him we immediately and unanimously decided to work with no one else. Josh was extraordinarily proactive, professional and helpful in our apartment search. His response time was immediate, the apartments we toured with him all closely fit our criteria and he made the entire process very pleasant and easy. When we finally did tour the the apartment we decided upon, we were the first ones to see it because of Josh's diligent and proactive approach to his work. Not only that but once we signed our lease, and Josh's job was essentially done, he continued to be a very helpful resource in coordinating with our new landlord and his listing agent. 5 Stars!!! If I ever rent another apartment in Boston I will contact Josh directly. If I owned a unit to rent out to tenants I would ask Josh to be my listing agent. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Hermine Muskat
Working with Steven Cohen and his team of highly dedicated real estate professionals makes the difficult and often stressful process of buying a home an interesting and a pleasurable experience. To the person, they are caring, smart and highly conversant with Boston’s real estate scene. Both the office and the people in it are known for their integrity, their commitment and their ability to work collaboratively with their clients and with other brokers. Steven has built a team that is both effective and respected in the South End, known for their honesty, intelligence and the scope of their knowledge about the city. They are true professionals, terrific human beings and a delight to work with. "
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Jessica Blanton
We've worked with Nicole Spencer of the Steven Cohen team at KW Realty twice in the past year and a half, and couldn't be more pleased.
In January 2017 we moved cross-country to the Boston area looking for a rental (apartment). We had a temporary place for a few weeks once we landed in Boston, but were on a pretty tight timeline to both find and move into an apartment. We began our search with Nicole's direction while we were still across the country, and we had a phone call so she could clearly understand what we were looking for, priorities, etc. She gave us a good feel for what we would find in our new area and we felt like she understood our needs & wants. We set up our tour day for a week after we got into Boston, and saw 4 apartments that we were interested in based on their online listings. We found one we liked a lot, applied for it that night, and got accepted the next day! Nicole checked back in with us throughout our move-in, even though her job was really done at this point. She offered to help us with any further questions or give references, etc that we might need.
In January 2018 we began searching for our first house purchase. We decided to reach out to Nicole because we had such a great experience with her previously and remembered her stating that she worked primarily with buyers. As first-time buyers in a very competitive, sellers' Boston-area market, we so appreciated the time and care Nicole took to walk us through the entire process up-front, including potential timelines and all the steps of buying a home. She was incredibly patient with our questions gave us realistic expectations.
Nicole did a great job making sure she truly understood our needs, wants, budget, timeline, etc. She was proactive in reaching out about properties and open to looking into (the very few) properties we found on our own. Nicole's input was invaluable as she advised us on tactics and insight on making competitive offers without over-paying. Overall, we actively searched for about three months and made an offer on one other home before having our offer accepted with the house we ended up purchasing and loving. There were some unexpected and out-of-our-control road bumps that came up throughout the end of the process, but Nicole hustled and worked diligently to make sure they were taken care of - I have a feeling she did a fair amount of work on her end to take care of these things that we never even knew about. Nicole reached out a few more times after our closing to check in on how we were doing, and provided us with references for contractors. I also received a very sweet phone call from Steven Cohen to thank us for working with them and see if there was any other assistance they could provide.
If we are in a situation of selling our home or buying in the area again (which hopefully won't happen for some time!), we wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Nicole Spencer and the Steven Cohen team. I highly recommend them!
Matthew Ryan-Bender
Moving from out of state, we had trouble finding a broker who would work with us remotely. Then, we had the Steven Cohen team recommended to us. Our broker, Michael O'Driscoll, was extremely helpful, accomodating, and responsive. He provided many potential options, visited apartments that we were interested in, and sent videos to us so we could get a better sense of the space. He worked with us all the way through signing the lease. Michael and the entire team were great and if we need to move again we will certainly work with them.
Kevin McElroy
Sold my home recently through the Steven Cohen Team at Keller Williams...….and it was an incredible experience. From the get-go, everything about the process was explained clearly, my questions were addressed promptly, and the sale went through quickly and without a hitch. Steven's team arranged the photo shoot, set the marketing into motion, conducted an open house, and presented offers all within a few days. Margaret was a tremendous resource at every point in the process, and led me right through the closing with ease and confidence. There were quite a few realtors in the South End to choose from, and now I know why so many people recommended I go with Steven Cohen's Team......simply put, they were the best.
joe f
My experience working with and selling our condo through Michael, Margaret and the rest of the Steven Cohen team was nothing short of exceptional. Words like, professional, smart, knowledgeable, and kind only begin to describe the team. I would readily award them six stars if that rating existed.
Mark Nolan
We just had the pleasure to work with Luis Gamarra from the Steven Cohen Team to locate an apartment in Boston. Luis was the consummate professional and we truly loved our time with him. He was attentive to every request and or question we had and pulled together a menu of wonderful properties that resulted in a beautiful space on Newbury Street we will be leasing. In a very short period of time Luis has become more of a friend than our Realtor! HIGHLY Recommend Luis and The Cohen team!
Rachel Rosen
We worked with Michael to find a rental property. He was phenomenal. Michael was extremely responsive, proactive, and professional. I cant recommend him highly enough. We have used the Steven Cohen team, specifically Michael twice to find a rental property. We first looked for a rental property in Boston and then suburbs of Boston. Both times Michael proved to be the best of the best. Don’t hesitate to use the Steven Cohen team and Michael O’Driscoll to find your next apartment or home!
Patrick Buscone
Would absolutely recommend Nicole and the Steven Cohen team to anyone looking to buy. She is a pleasure to work with—really knows her stuff and will always advocate for you and give her honest opinion. Her expertise, professionalism and transparency are second to none. From the initial meeting through the closing and beyond, we truly could not have done it without her constant support.
michael prendergast
The Steven Cohen Team were utterly amazing in guiding us through the process of buying our lovely new home - from hearing our preferences for what features and location we wished for in a home and finding us the ideal place, supporting us through the process of submitting an offer, guiding us through closing, and whereas most Realtors may stop at that point, The Steven Cohen Team have been ever available and helpful to us since closing with advice, tips, and pointers on a long list of aspects of new home ownership. We have experienced the full spectrum of services (sellers agents, buyers agents, letting agents) from this wonderful firm and we have recommended them in each sense to all our friends who are embarking on selling/buying/renting/letting - their generosity of time to clients, consistent availability, flawless customer/client service were a testament to the excellence that this team are all about. Moreover, their many personal touches and genuine kindnesses made buying a new home a really wonderful experience. With all due respect to other Real Estate firms in the South End, I cannot imagine a reason why anyone would look any further than The Steven Cohen Team. Thank you Steven Cohen Team (special mentions to Barrie, Margaret and Steven)
Pepper McCormick
I used the Steven Cohen team (specifically Barrie Stavis) to purchase my first home with my fiancé and couldn't be happier. Barrie was so helpful and responsive to all of our questions and concerns - and it always felt like she was on our team and not selling us on something that wasn't right for us. At the start, she explained the value points of our future home and what made it a good value. When we were ready to put in an offer, she patiently explained the process and walked us through each step. We had to do a little negotiating to finalize the deal, and Barrie was patient with us and never pressured us - but also was honest and straightforward. She was so fast to update us and celebrated in our excitement when our offer was finally accepted. While her help in the beginning stages was great - it was more her support in the steps after the offer was accepted that was the most valuable. She connect us to the right people, answered all our questions, explained everything, and made sure everything went smoothly. I cannot recommend Barrie enough and anyone would be luck enough to work with her!
Adam Pekarske
This is the second time I've used Keller Williams for a house transaction and I would never use anyone else. I specially worked with Zach Jay this time around and he was superb. Professional, prompt, knowledgable, and delivered above and beyond what I thought I could get for my condo. From officially listing to accepting an offer took less than a week. I couldn't have been happier. Can't forget to mention Margaret Marder who was working hard behind the scenes making sure I had everything lined up and ready to go. She was extremely helpful whenever I had questions/concerns. I would highly recommend this team!!!
Samuel Andler
I had the pleasure of working with Steven Cohen as my Selling Agent, and Barrie Stavis as my buyer's agent for my most recent 2 transactions. These people are top notch!!! Effective, Efficient, Honest, and very importantly well connected. Their transaction coordinator, Margaret was nothing shy of a saint. If you are interested in selling, buying, or anything in between, I can't recommend The Steven Cohen Team enough!
Mark Guttag
I worked with Barrie Stavis and the Steven Cohen Team to purchase a condo in South Boston, and I could not have had a better experience! Barrie helped me find a home that fit all my very specific needs before it went on the market. The whole Steven Cohen team made the buying process incredibly easy, and I would recommend them to anybody looking to buy a home in Boston!
Bethany Hackenyos
We had the pleasure of working with Josh Leibowitz to rent out our 2 bedroom in Boston. Josh was incredibly responsive and professional, and made our first experience renting as landlords very easy. He kept us up-to-date on market conditions and worked with us to ensure we listed our rental appropriately. Even after the lease was signed, Josh checked in to make sure we had no remaining questions and that the remainder of the process went smoothly. We look forward to working with Josh again in the future!
Bryan Putney
My fiancé and I recently purchased our first condo in South Boston with the help of the Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Realty. To say we were pleased with our experience would be a complete understatement, as their knowledge and expertise of the market allowed us to effortlessly maneuver through what we expected to be a stressful and daunting transaction.
Barrie Stavis was our realtor and she was absolutely amazing. Within 12 hours of seeing the open house she had connected with the listing agent, secured a mortgage preapproval letter, and helped coordinate an introductory letter to the sellers that ultimately made the difference in us winning the bid. I cannot say enough great things about Barrie and will certainly be using her for any and all future real estate transactions.
If you're in the market for a new home I would HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Barrie and her team, you'll be glad you did!
Jeff Ruberti
I worked with Josh Leibowitz on renting my condo in Savin Hill and had a fantastic experience. I was introduced to him by a close friend. After speaking with Josh on the phone about what I was trying to accomplish, he jumped right into action quickly pulling together a robust analysis on the market, the range of rents that I could expect, and the effects of seasonality on demand and where I could expect to fall on the rent spectrum. The analysis was incredibly detailed and spot on. I knew immediately that he was going to do a great job.
We listed in the dead of winter and had a signed lease with two highly qualified tenants within a week and a half for my target start date. Josh is sharp, a great communicator, and is great at his craft. I would highly recommend Josh to anyone look to list / rent their place in the Boston area.
Lansing Wagner
We are very pleased with the Steven Cohen and his team. We didn’t know how this would work out during the pandemic, but all went smoothly. Steven gave us an honest appraisal for our condo and it sold quickly for that price. There was minimal disruption to our lives during showings and inspections. The whole team kept us informed and answered questions quickly.
Christina Katsampes
I worked with Josh who helped my fiance and me find an apartment in Boston. We ended up finding a great apartment for a great deal, and very quickly! We were looking for an apartment past peak season, but he helped us find a place we are very excited about. He was extremely knowledgable and helpful, especially since I was doing my apartment search from Houston. He helped me set up a FaceTime tour of several apartments and found the perfect apartment based on where we worked, what we were looking for in a neighborhood, what features we wanted, etc. We were not used to how the apartment search works in Boston, but he gave us great advice and really guided us through the process. He really went above and beyond to ensure that we got in all forms and anything else necessary so we could move into our apartment as quickly as possible. He was very responsive and enthusiastic to help at every step, even with the tiny move-in questions I had after his part of the process was done. Very thankful for all of his help!
elisabeth m colucci
The service we received from Zach Jay and Margaret and the entire Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Realty was outstanding and unsurpassed. I would give them a one hundred plus star review if there were such a category. Being from out of town. we were faced with a very difficult and challenging situation and Zach and Margaret worked diligently and tirelessly with us to ease things along and to make the entire experience a very positive one. We are so very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them. I highly recommend them and would not even consider going to anyone else. Thank you.
Jack Green
We worked with Steven Cohen and his team in the sale of our townhouse. Steven did a fabulous job of understanding our goals, helping us put a plan in place to achieve them and ultimately to realize them. They are an extremely professional group with unmatched expertise in selling in Boston's South End and beyond.
We wholeheartedly recommend them.
Mary Jaffee
The Steven Cohen Team sold our South End condominium the weekend it went on the market, with multiple offers, all over-asking price. We are rather astonished by the price it sold for, and very happy it went so fast.
The team is outstanding: Steven is a great listener, thoughtful in his discussions of pricing and prep for sale, and generous in his time, sitting with us several times to talk over various preparation questions. Margaret Marder, Transactions Coordinator, made the many steps between the P&S and closing easy - she organized everything, was always responsive, answered questions promptly and kept us fully informed. The marketing team incorporated all of our requests on the listing. The team approach kept us involved in every step. And they are all nice to work with!
My husband and I were fully satisfied with every aspect of the SCT handling this sale and could not recommend them more highly.
M and B
Joe Lahout
This entire team is first class. I was referred to them by my mortgage agent and worked with Barrie throughout the process of finding/buying a condo in the South End. Barrie has many excellent qualities, but the fact that she was sincere and available to talk no matter what time of the night or day truly stand out. She not only answered every one of my many questions but also actually cares about her clients. Even after my fiance and I closed on our unit, Barrie and her team were checking in and making sure everything was to our satisfaction. I highly recommend Barrie, Steven, Zach, Margaret, and everyone else on this team if you're looking to buy or sell real estate in the Boston area.
Tarik ِAbd Alaziz Alkhereiji (طارق عبدالعزيز الخريجي)
I worked with Steven Cohen Team in 2020 to sell my condo. Now I used them to buy a condo... I was as pleased as I was with the sale... Kate made things extremely smooth, friendly, helpful, knowledgably, supportive and responsive. It was fun working with her. I highly recommend her.. Best of Luck.
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David H
Top notch, professional, responsive and trustworthy! Steven, Margaret and Michael went above and beyond to make sure the sale's process went smoothly. Instead of worrying myself to death, they literally took care of everything. When I needed direction, they responded in a quick and timely fashion always letting me know they were there to assist. I cannot thank them for being there for me for this process. I used Steven over a decade ago when I bought my first place and he was amazing then and continues to be one of the gems that you can trust with anything. So thankful to have selected Steven Cohen and his team. Thank you for everything!
Melissa Hines
We had a great experience working with Nicole Spencer. She was absolutely wonderful and made our first home buying experience smooth and easy. She is extremely organized, responsive, and professional. We are lucky that we found her while attending an open house in the South End. We will be recommending her to all of our friends/family who are buying in the Boston area.
Joseph Couture
What can we say about Barrie? She's absolutely fantastic. We lucked out and "found" her at an open house we were attending at a time when we were just getting used to the idea of moving from renters to buyers. The connection was instant. If we had created a list of requirements that we wanted from an agent, it wouldn't have come close to living up to what Barrie and everyone else on the Steven Cohen team ultimately did for us! The process was smooth from start to finish, at no point did we feel any pressure, and I think we closed on a house AND a friendship. Thanks again, Barrie, Steven, and everyone else who made our first house a home!
Aaron Brunner
Nicole and Kate are the best! They had to work extra hard because I was working with a VA loan, so they had to make sure the house was move in ready and would pass an inspection. I told them everything I wanted and they found a lot of different houses that had everything I was looking for. Kate was my good luck charm because every house she showed me, I wanted to buy. I would recommend Nicole and Kate to everybody looking for or selling their house.
David Georgi
Josh Leibowitz got us our dream apartment and was all-around wonderful to work with.
I’ll give you a lot of specifics but the short version is just this:
Our experience with Josh couldn’t have been better. We felt like we had a real-estate superhero on our side. If you are looking for a realtor in the Boston area, Josh is the one you want. He’ll listen carefully to learn what you’re looking for, and he’ll work very hard to make sure you find it.
We were referred to Josh and the Steven Cohen Team by a friend who knows Josh’s colleague Barrie Stavis. We were totally unfamiliar with the Boston market, and that made it even more important to have expert help. Josh was a great guide in all steps of the process – knowledgeable, calm, considerate, and focused on the goal.
Josh is great with communication and he is dazzlingly fast with all the back-and-forth that comes with looking for an apartment in a hot market like Boston. He answers texts and e-mails really fast, and that is crucial when you are hunting for an apartment.
Josh quickly understood the kind of apartment we were looking for, and sent us a generous listing of ones he thought we might like. He helped us strategize and prioritize. He made sure we did the smart things like having an application fully filled out and ready to go, so we could jump fast when we needed to.
When you have questions, he answers them right away. (Did I mention the lightning-fast responses to calls and e-mails?) If you need to see more listings, he finds them and gets them to you right away. This is a busy, successful firm, but Josh was so attentive and so on top of everything that it felt like we were his top priority. And I have a feeling he is like that with all his clients.
He knows that you need to choose your new apartment really carefully and he wants you to have time for that – but he also knows that you have to move fast when you find a place you want, and he’s great at that.
When you decide you want to look at one promising apartment, or four of them, he will get you in the door ASAP. That’s exactly what happened for us.
We looked at listings online before we got to Boston, gave him a list of our top ten places – and he immediately began to book times that we could visit them. Then a new listing came up that we liked better than all the others – and Josh got us in the door immediately.
We were the very first people who got to look at that apartment, on the first day that it was open for viewing. Josh had already helped us prepare an application ahead of time. We handed it over – and we got the apartment.
We’ve been here for almost a month now and we’re still feeling really lucky. But it was only part luck. And part Josh.
Can I say it again? We felt like we had a hard-working real-estate superhero at our side.
Daybe Aguasvivas
My husband and I worked directly with Lisa Cavicchioli and she was amazing. She helped us find an apartment in Roslindale in less than a month. Lisa was always available (and prompt) to answer questions (we had plenty of those), listened tentatively to what we were looking for in an apartment, and was super friendly. Finding the right apartment for us was very important and we were able to do it with this Team. I highly recommend.
steph roberts
We were very apprehensive moving to Boston from a small town but Michael and the Keller Williams team made our transition a breeze! We ended up with the best apartment we could ask for and under budget. Michael basically held our hand through the entire process and was super quick to respond to our many questions! If you are looking to rent an apartment in Cambridge or Boston, I would I highly recommend Michael and his team!
Jake Flatto
After weeks of searching on my own in a limited rental market, I reached out to Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Realty after their close of business, and heard back very promptly the following morning. The agent who reached back out to me, Lisa Cavicchioli, proved to be an invaluable resource for me, and found me a wonderful rental during an off-season month that was both under budget and met all of my basic needs (as well as a number of preferences). I would happily work with Lisa again in the future, and would recommend her services to anyone in need of a realtor's help.
Therese Bartolini
We recently worked with Josh Leibowitz at Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Realty on sub-letting the apartment we were in.
Josh showed up ready to make things happen less than 12 hours after we originally spoke, photographed and listed the apartment that day, and very proactively worked with us over 2 weeks to find the right sub-letter. He organized multiple showings, and when we found the right tenant, helped us negotiate the best possible outcome for all parties.
Sub-letting can be tricky, the lease is shorter so there is less of an incentive for a renter to move in, and the broker fee is prorated to reflect the duration of the sub-let. Not a single time did this impact Josh's willingness to work with us and find the right tenant. Josh was determined to make this happen, and successfully leased the apartment on our originally discussed schedule.
We would work with Josh again in a heartbeat!
Daniel & Therese
Galya Feierman
This agency takes the weight off your shoulders!!! Michael from Steven Cohen team helped us get ready and rent out our apartment. He came in much more prepared than other agents and really spend time to explain to us our benefits, responsibilities and loopholes. He spent all the time necessary to make sure we are aware of the whole process as first time landlords. He outlined his plan and followed it exactly at each step, taking over a variety of tasks that other agents didn't offer. Thank you Michael! We felt secure right away and it was proven right!
Jack Delehey
Josh Leibowitz went above and beyond for us--I highly recommend Josh for anyone in the Boston area looking to rent out their home.
Quick background: We had tried unsuccessfully for months to rent out our home in Southie. As a last-ditch effort, we reached out to Josh. He informed us that, while we were well behind scheduled, he'd take us on.
Josh worked tirelessly, completing dozens of in-person visits and providing us updates daily. Sure enough, he was able to find tenants by our all-important September 1st deadline.
Josh is personable, organized, and hard working. Exactly what you'd want in a realtor. We'll go back to him year after year from now on. Thank you Josh!
Siddarth Raman
We worked with Michael O'Driscoll on our apartment search and he was awesome. Always prompt, and had our interests in mind in all situations. Helped negotiate a great deal for us while always bringing all risks to our attention. Really customer-centric approach - will definitely work with him again!
Waikit Lau
Steven and team were great in shepherding our sale process. We put the house on the market right before the market softened, but Steven and his team were very helpful in walking us thru the market and where the price points were. Real estate is all about hyperlocal knowledge and there's no other team than them who knows the South End market as well as they do. I'd highly recommend them.
Allison Felkner Keck
We had an excellent experience working with Josh Leibowitz at the Steven Cohen Team of KW realty. Josh helped us find a tenant for our Sourh End condo quickly. He was attentive, thorough, and professional throughout the process. From getting professional photos taken, pulling together the MLS listing rapidly, and helping us price it right, Josh was extremely valuable. We highly recommend him when you are looking for a broker or rental agent who knows the South End!
Shai Almagor
Trying to find an two bedroom apartment in Boston for a 9.1 entry date is a challenging experience. Luckily for us we had Mr. Josh Leibowitz from the Steven Cohen team to help us.
Josh was attentive, professional, available and most of all - seem to gengenuin care about us finding an apartment and working with us to find the perfect fit for us - and he did!
In a few years when we'll look for the next apartment we would most certainly reach out again to thhe Steven Cohen team!
Good luck on your search!
Darcy
Highly recommend Luis Gamarra, a member of the Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Realty. Luis was able to find us an apartment with all of our preferences, in the location we preferred. He is professional, responsive and very knowledgeable. The process of finding and finalizing details was extremely efficient. Definitely a 5-star!
Jill Chambers
We have worked with the Steven Cohen Team to buy both our first home and now our second. We could not be happier with them!
Shannon McSweeney
Barrie and Kate were phenomenal to work with. They were incredibly available to me whenever I needed them, and highly responsive. As this was my first time buying a home, I needed a lot explained throughout the process, but they were both patient and helpful in their explanations. I loved working with them and would recommend them both to anyone looking!
Avrah Brandes
I consider myself a difficult customer and have to say, my experience with Luis Gamarra @ Keller Williams Realty was one of the most effortless, quick and professional, I've ever experienced. Renting out my 14 yr old condo was NOT an easy task (especially during a pandemic) and emotionally draining but Luis quick responses, follow up & follow through even after the deal was made, was extraordinary. A high recommendation is an understatement.
Bill Tarr
I had an amazing experience finding an apartment with Lisa Cavicchioli from the Steven Cohen Team. Within a day of reaching out I was shown several listings that matched exactly what I was looking for. After narrowing down the search we managed to arrange a tour of two apartments over FaceTime just a day later, and within the next day or two I was accepted into an apartment and signed the lease. I could not be happier with the apartment I found or the experience I had, and I cannot recommend Lisa enough!
Bobby Heil
I worked with Michael of the Steven Cohen Team and had a very positive experience. Mike was very knowledgeable of the South Boston market and helped me rent my apartment for a great price even in the non-peak months. Nothing but positive things to say about his professionalism and hard work. Thanks Mike!
Benjamin Riley
Excellent experience working with the SCT - especially with Barrie.
Our experience as first-time home buyers was made much easier in working with someone so attentive, patient, and forthright.
One year later, we're still happy we worked with the SCT, and appreciate the regular follow-up that Steven provides. And it's great to see them around the neighborhood, too!
*Update*: It's been 2.5 years, and we're still happy!
Neil Constable
Nicole and the crew at Steven Cohen Team were the best ever. Super helpful, super well organized and very attentive to our needs. They are also extremely professional. We would never go elsewhere to buy or sell in the Boston area.
Laura Oxenfeld
Josh helped my fiancé and I find a place as out-of-towners as we relocate for his new surgical position. When we came to Boston for the weekend to look for places he lined up everything. Unfortunately the owner of the place we applied to decided to sell after we had left Boston to go home. Josh worked tirelessly to help us find a place that had everything we were looking for and did FaceTime walk throughs until we found a place. It was stressful to navigate the competitive Boston rental landscape, but Josh helped us through it. When we are ready to buy in a few years we will definitely be back!
jay baer
Steven’s guidance was invaluable. The entire team was remarkably responsive and helped with every aspect of the process. We felt wonderfully represented and supported and recommend SCT to anyone selling in Boston.
Patricia Pasanen
I recently worked with Josh to rent out my South End apartment. Josh was fantastic to work with, efficient, dependable and professional. Josh always got back to me almost immediately anytime I hard a question. He found me a great tenant in a timely manner. I will use him in the future for sure.
Doug Finn
My wife and I were first time home buyers. Barrie couldn't have been
more patient with us and walked us through the process step by step.
We both were extremely comfortable and confident in all of Barrie's
recommendations. We have been in our home for over 2 months now and we
still get text messages from Barrie checking in! We highly recommend
Barrie and her amazing team!
Pamela Findlay
The Steven Cohen Team was awesome. Barrie was professional, friendly, helpful and responsive. She always got back to me very quickly. When the time comes to sell, I will definitely use her and her colleagues!
Michael Musto
The Steven Cohen Team performed flawlessly when I entrusted them to help take care of a family friend in finding her new apartment in the South End. Rental specialist Josh Leibowitz was on top of his game! From one realtor to another, thanks for your great work Josh, and team!
Paul Harris
Josh did such a great job working with us to rent our apartment and to find a new one. We’re very happy with the whole Steven Cohen Team and general attentiveness to us and our search.
Max Halpern
Thanks to Luis I found a new apartment that I am so excited to call home. After an otherwise long and frustrating search I found KW Realty. Luis is extremely efficient, communicative, and professional. I really appreciated his help from my first inquiry to signing (and soon to be move-in).
Emily Edwards
We just sold our Back Bay condo with the Steven Cohen team and couldn't have been more pleased with the overall experience. Steve and team were always accessible and provided top notch guidance and service.
Doris C
Going with Zach and the Steve Cohen Team is one of the best decisions we'vd ever made. He is our captain courageous in this shifting market. Always doing his best to be thoughtful and strategic. In the end, you get what you want fair and square!
Danny Pereira
Luis Gamarra is an unbelievable agent! You can tell he cares about helping you and is very knowledgeable and professional. He does an amazing job understanding what you’re looking for in your search and treats it almost as if it’s his own personal search. I would highly recommend working with Luis!
Kelly Hanlon
Josh was very helpful during our apartment search. He made the process quick and painless. Would definitely recommend him to anyone searching for an apartment in the Boston area!
B. Dale Magee
I have worked with SCT agent Zach Jay and assistant Margaret Marder twice on Back Bay sales in the past few years. They are smart, strategic, meticulous and able to manage complications when they arise effectively and with grace. I highly recommend them.
Jeff Stone
During a recent real estate transaction, Josh Leibowitz represented the renter for a unit I own and embodied the utmost in professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail. Josh and I met thru pure happenstance - I'll be certain to reach out the next time I need a realtor.
Chris Mastrangelo
I have worked with Stephen and his team for years as a buyer, seller and landlord. They are unequaled in terms of customer service and responsiveness. I have always achieved the best results possible. There is no better in Boston!
Anu A
Joe was able to find us good tenants quickly.
Niamh Carroll
Nicole Spencer was our realtor and she was excellent. Very knowledgeable, thorough, patient and always a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend. She made the whole process seamless.
Noah
Absolutely recommend the folks at Steven Cohen. Specifically had a very experience with Josh Leobowitz. He is extremely organized, strong work ethic, and did a great job keeping me in the loop along the way. I would recommend him to anyone looking to find a tenet in the future . Thanks!
Will Henderson
I had a great experience working with Luis. He understood completely what I was looking for, and moved quickly to set up showings. I ended up renting the first apartment he showed to me.
Dan Belhumeur
We were so happy with the attention and service we got with the Steven Cohen Team. Our house hunt was fun and the buying process was very smooth. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Alex C
Josh was amazing! So thorough and attentive and was able to get me into the apartment of my dreams in a very short notice!! I will definitely be using him again if needed!!
Anna Qi
Very professional and knowledgeable team, had a great experience working with Nicole and Kate. They were always very responsive and really helped me throughout the process. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to buy a place.
Deane Hall
Joe was very nice and quickly rented our apartment
Gretta Schultz
Josh was very helpful in finding me a place when I need to move quickly for a new job. He found a place that I have been in for almost a year now and plan to stay in for another year!
Fritz Knabe
Focused on service! My rental apartment was listed, photographed, shown, and rented in just a few days, with plenty of information provided at every step. Couldn't have been easier!
Lucy Woodbridge
A brilliant, efficient experience with Michael from the Steven Cohen team. Would recommend - thank you for a pain-free rental experience!
Silvia Faria
They were extremely helpful, diligent, and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly during the sale of my property.
Tanya Fokina
Excellent professional service.
Eric Laliberte
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Mike Ngai
My house was out of date and need a lot of remodeling and lots of issues, it was on the market for over year due to lack of remodeling and I did not have the time to hire someone to remodel it, thanks to Kevin Concannon from Steven Cohen Team, was able to get it sold this April before interest rate goes up with a decent price, otherwise I don't think I can get it sold until a few years later or get a really low price. Kevin is a nice guy who are knowledgeable and was a great help. I highly recommend him.
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