I'm a little confused and disappointed that others on this page have given Harvard Ave Realty such poor reviews. In my experience this agency is as good as it gets. I came to Boston University last summer to take some summer classes - also Boston has been on my list of places to visit for some time. Harvard Ave Realty was incredibly helpful and accommodating in my search for a short term rental for the summer. What I appreciated the most was that this whole process was entirely last minute and yet they still managed to help me find a great apartment close to campus - and within my budget! I would highly recommend Harvard Ave Realty to anyone searching for an apartment in the Boston area. 5 stars!

  Patrick helped me find the perfect studio! He patiently listened to my very long list of apartment requirements and showed me apartments that were all great options. After spending over a month of unsuccessfully working with other brokers, I was amazed that Patrick was able to help me find an apartment within the same day. He was on time for every meeting and he didn't waste my time by showing me apartments that were not even close to what I was looking for. Even after I signed the lease, Patrick always answered my calls and patiently answered my numerous questions. Patrick was wonderful to work with and I highly recommend him and Harvard Ave. Realty!

  We just signed a lease today on an apartment with Sean Paine (Champagne Sean Paine). My roommates and I were apartment searching for months with other agencies and backed out of a place with another agent just so we could give our business to Sean. Everyone at the office was incredibly friendly and helpful and we couldn't be happier about our new place. I really couldn't have asked for anything more from Harvard Ave Realty.

  My two roommates and I had a great experience with Maurika. Seems like the one-star reviews concern other realtors, so I'd recommend asking for her when you call! My two roommates and I got a really cute and affordable 2-bed with a roof deck through Harvard Ave.

Maurika was very flexible with timing, and organized both a viewing and a lease signing after work hours, making it really convenient for us. She put us in contact with the current tenants, and we were able to negotiate over taking some of their furniture. She also helped us negotiate with the landlord about having an extra roommate when he originally only wanted to rent to two people. Additionally, she gave us her phone number and was happy to take calls outside of work hours. Maurika was able to meet us right at the apartment to get the keys instead of the office.

The only issues we had were that we only got one set of keys, which was inconvenient, and we weren't entirely solid about move-in time until the day before. It was a Sept. 1 move, though, so that's how those things go. Anyway, that's why Harvard Ave is 4, not 5, stars.

Overall a great experience! Would definitely work with Maurika again for housing in Brookline/Allston.

  Since my review (3 years ago I might add) - I've been contacted multiple times being asked to remove my review. One even going so far as to say my review was the reason someone was fired. This place clearly has issues far beyond one employee. Stay away. They don't deserve business if they can't even manage their own.

Also since some of the people who have messaged me have also posted 5 star reviews - I would take those with a grain of salt. They are clearly having their own employees lie and write positive reviews.