I used the Steven Cohen team (specifically Barrie Stavis) to purchase my first home with my fianc 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! 2020
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! 2018
We are so happy that we found Steven Cohen and his team for the sale of our condo! They were an absolute pleasure to work with - professional, thoughtful, timely, and caring. Every detail of the process had their immediate attention, from the first meeting throughout the entire transaction. The marketing was absolutely top notch, our condo had multiple offers before the open house. We couldn't be more pleased with our choice of realtors, they are unequivocally one of the best teams in the Boston area. 2018
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 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. 2018
We used The Steven Cohen Team both to sell our home in the South End. The experience was excellent and I would recommend Steven and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell in the South End. n nSteven's knowledge of the local market is impeccable and he helped market the home to maximize both time-to-sale and price. n nBest of all, Margaret, his Transaction Coordinator, is fantastic and handles every detail of every step of the purchase and sale. n nHighly recommended 2017
Nicole, Steven and the entire team were amazing. They did everything to make what was a challenging transaction easier. They are incredibly professional and follow up in a timely manner. This was probably the best realtor experience we have ever had. Would highly recommend. 2017
We used Zach Jay from the Steven Cohen Team to find a renter for our condo in the South End. Zach was absolutely wonderful to work with. He was easy to communicate with and had excellent insight into the market. He quickly found us a great match in terms of renters and got the unit under lease in no time. It was a pleasure to work with him! 2017
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) 2017
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! 2016
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! 2017
Bryan and Jillian Hazelton, a buyer from Boston, MA
My wife and I purchased our first home with the help of Barrie. From start to finish she was willing to answer any and all of our questions (we had a lot!). She has many exceptional qualities but her sincerity and dedication stood out above all else. Barrie made our first home buying an experience that we will never forget. We look forward to working with Barrie and the Steven Cohen Team in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking in the Boston area. 2016
We had such a great experience working with Steven Cohen and his team when we made the decision to sell our condo in the South End that was serving as a rental/investment property for us. Steven and his team helped guide us in making the right decisions on when to sell, for how much and how to properly stage the condo so that it would show in the best light. We had one open house and it sold quickly! We are please with the service we received and highly recommend Steven and his team! 2016
I worked with Barrie Stavis to purchase my condo and I could not have been in better hands. I would give Barrie and Steven 10 stars if possible. My condo search was in a specific price range in a few neighborhoods, which made the process initially stressful. Barrie and Steve were incredibly realistic explaining how competitive the South End and Back Bay markets are, which gave me solid expectations that it could be a difficult process. However, Barrie was upbeat, motivated and beyond dedicated to making my situation work as we decided to be patient in finding the right home. Barrie became my sounding board throughout the process - always pleasant, patient, extremely helpful and on top of things. Every time I had a question (which was often!), Barrie was extremely responsive and solution-focused. Particularly toward the end of the process as we were approaching closing, Barrie went out of her way entirely to ensure everything went smoothly and always received my questions and concerns with a professional yet caring manner. I am so grateful to work with Barrie and the rest of the Steven Cohen team - they made what could be a stressful experience into one of the best experiences of my life. 2016
I don't usually write recommendations but the Steven Cohen Team went out of their way with the best service. They made buying a condo really much easier than I thought it would be. Steven was always available. He went through all the positives and negatives about the condo and surrounding area. He really has a keen sense for the South End market and the exact market price to target, which was helpful in closing the deal on the condo we really wanted. Once the offer was accepted, Margaret, the Transaction Coordinator, was also great to work with. 2016
We have worked with the Steven Cohen team for seven years for purchases, sales and rentals and have always been impressed with their tremendous knowledge of the market, their professionalism and their ability to handle entire transactions start to finish with ease. I would highly recommend them! 2013
Steven and his team are fabulous to work with. They helped us sell our home in the South End and buy a new one in JP. Even after it was all done, Steven continues to advise us. He reviewed plans for the apartment we were renovating, gave advice on how to find a good tenant, came to see how things turned out. We trust him completely and really enjoy working with him! 2012
When it came to working with the Steven Cohen team we have nothing but positive things to say. nSteven and team were knowledgeable, patient, and extremely organized. It was our first time selling a property and we had a thousand questions. Steven took the time to go over all of our concerns and questions, and always made time for us. nWith the sale of the condo Steven developed a clear strategy and executed it perfectly. The end results was many offers over asking and an excellent deal for us. nIf you are buying or selling in the South End I would save yourself a lot of time and call Steven first. Your not going to find a better team to work with. 2015
Steven and his team could not have been more pleasant, professional and enjoyable to work with. We wished to sell a property that had a deed restriction that required a potential buyer to be connected to the arts in in a meaningful way. Steven and his team went to work and found an ideal buyer and negotiated and completed a complicated transaction with great finesse. We wholeheartedly recommend Steven and his team for any real estate transaction. His is the ideal agency to connect with, whether buying or selling locally or relocating to Boston. 2016
We have worked with Steven on several transactions, as both the buyer and seller. He is hard working and always makes us feel that he is representing our interests. He and his team have a deep understanding of the market and trends. For instance, his suggestion that we use someone to stage our home (at a small cost) resulted in a significantly higher selling price. I can't say enough good things about Steven and his team. 2008
Contented South End Resident, a buyer from Boston, MA
When we began looking to buy a condo in the South End, a friend recommended Steven Cohen as a realtor. We were not disappointed. We worked with a member of his team named Jacky who was professional, thorough and a pleasure to work with. Steven was always available to answer questions. Within a matter of weeks, we found the perfect condo for our needs. Since we moved in, Steven has continued to be a resource in the neighborhood for all our real estate related questions. I recommend the Steven Cohen team without reservation. 2011
I worked with Barrie Starvis from Steven Cohen team to purchase my first home. Barrie was professional and knowledgeable on the Boston real estate market. She did thorough research on all the properties that I was interested and gave me great advice on home purchase process, home neighborhood, what to look for in a place, etc. She was responsive to my request and was on point in property value estimation. As a first time buyer, I couldn't be happier with Barrie and Steven Cohen Team's service. I would definitely recommend the team to friends and family. 2016
Steven's team was outstanding to work with. Steven gave us a detailed market analysis that helped us to establish a price. The staff at the open house and the showings were excellent. And most impressive was his team member handling the transaction through to settlement. Everyone was professional and responded quickly to our emails. I could not have asked for a better experience. 2016
Steven Cohen Team helped me sell my 1-bedroom condo in the Back Bay, after I had moved to Florida. Steven is extremely astute to the local market. Prior to listing, Steven provided sound advice and recommendations to update my condo. An offer was made the day after 1 Open House. Steven's team was also extremely helpful during the sale process, ensuring the sale happened without delay. I highly recommend Steven Cohen Team to anyone selling in the Boston market. 2016