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Twelve days from the first meeting to a signed purchase and sale with no contingencies, at 14% over the listing price. That is how a 2023 reviewer described selling a Newtonville townhouse through Greg Dorsey, and it is the shape of most of the praise First Choice Realty has collected. The Chestnut Hill firm says on its own site that it operates as the First Choice Dorsey Group, fronted by Dorsey, with agents handling buyer, seller and rental representation across Boston, Brookline and Cambridge. Its Massachusetts real estate broker license, held in the name First Choice Realty Inc., is active. The written history runs 2021 to 2026 — 36 reviews, and 4.5 stars across 64 Google ratings — and it splits cleanly into two businesses under one roof. The sales side is almost entirely Dorsey: condos in Back Bay, Brighton, Newtonville, the South End, sellers describing comps prepared before they had even committed, marketing plans adjusted as the market moved, and a hands-on approach to prep. One seller in a 2023 review recounted a rental property in a tricky South End location that had failed to sell before; Dorsey virtually staged it, planted flowers in the planters outside, and cleaned the building ahead of the open houses. The rental side runs on the agents. Renters and small landlords writing between 2021 and 2022 named Maggie Getman and Nassib Lutfi again and again — apartments found on short notice, applications swapped when a unit disappeared, tenants placed for out-of-state owners in under a week. The firm has been in this market a long time: two commenters in a 2011 Reddit thread about Boston realtors recommended First Choice agents by name, one saying she had used the same agent twice. The complaints are worth reading, because they cluster in one place. All three one-star reviews come from the rental side and all three are about responsiveness: one renter in 2023 said they had to reach out repeatedly and the unit was gone by the time anyone called back; another the same year said showings took days to coordinate and questioned paying a broker fee for it; a 2021 renter said they felt disrespected and taken advantage of by two named agents. Nothing similar appears on the sales side, and the last six months brought three reviews, none of them negative. If you are selling a condo in or near Boston, this is a team with a deep, specific track record of doing exactly that. If you are renting, ask which agent you will actually be working with and how quickly they return calls — that is where this office has slipped before.
“In the end we rented through Sean Rooney at First Choice Realty, and he was also great (but didn't have to do much, since we took the place we called about). It seems like this agency does a really good job though, and they are also in Brookline.”
“Melanie Fleet at First Choice Realty on Beacon. I've used her twice and both times have been perfect. She listens, she's been doing it for a while and she's wicked nice.”
We highly recommend Greg! We had been working with Greg for several years after relocating to another state and renting out our condo. Greg helped us find reliable tenants and took great care of the property, so we never had to worry about anything. He consistently provided us with housing market data and kept us informed throughout the years. When we decided to sell the property, Greg used hard market data to determine the right listing price and guided us through the entire home-selling process with professionalism and expertise. Since we were out of state, we relied heavily on Greg and his team to handle everything from maintenance to repairs and preparing the condo for sale. Greg's marketing knowledge, communication, and attention to detail are outstanding, and successfully sold our property at a great price. We truly appreciate all Greg and his team's hard work and dedication throughout the process.
We are incredibly grateful for Greg’s guidance and professionalism in the sale of our home at 40 Fay Street #704. From day one, his presence and attention to detail stood out. He was hands-on throughout the entire process. Greg implemented a thoughtful marketing plan and hosted multiple open houses along with numerous private showings to ensure maximum exposure. What impressed us was how closely he monitored the market. Every few days we reassessed conditions together, and he adjusted pricing and marketing tactics in real time as the market evolved. Communication was consistent and clear. We always felt informed and supported. When it came time to negotiate, Greg’s strategy was calm, data-driven, and effective, helping us secure a strong over-asking offer despite challenging market conditions. We highly recommend Greg to anyone looking for an agent who is fully invested in delivering results.
As first time buyers, Greg and Rabab were a fantastic team to work with. They addressed all of our questions in a timely and thoughtful manner throughout the entire process (searching to closing and even still now that we've moved in). From the comparative market analysis, negotiations, inspections, and even providing contractor contacts - Greg truly had our best interest in mind and used his arsenal of connections and knowledge to our benefit. We did not feel pressured into buying within a certain timeline, we viewed many homes and eventually found the right one. Greg and Rabab were always available when we needed them. Thank you both!
Greg is outstanding! His customer service is 2nd to none. It was white glove and above beyond service. He genuinely cares and is willing to provide his experience to offer solutions both during and after the purchase of your home. Highly highly recommend Greg and his team to not only purchase your future home but also to make your home purchase or selling a reality.
I cannot say enough about our experience with Greg Dorsey and his team at First Choice Realty. Even before we decided to list with him he was responsive and prepared with up-to-date comps and a clear,detailed marketing strategy. He was receptive to all our questions and concerns and provided immediate responses. Once retained, Greg took charge of getting the condo in shape for listing and had an array of resources to get the work done. He brought in stagers and photographers who were able to show the unit to its best advantage, and oversaw the entire process. He had a clear showing and pricing strategy which resulted in a sale well over asking in just one week! His services and guidance continued right up until closing. Fabulous experience all around!
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