Agent at Gateway Real Estate Group, Inc.
Local business · Allston, MALocal business · 141 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA
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Eleven five-star reviews and four one-stars, and the split is not random: the praise is almost always about a named agent, the complaints are almost always about the office. Modern Real Estate works out of 141 Brighton Ave in Allston. Its BBB profile dates the business to 2005 and lists president Josh Blank with 14 employees; the company's own site says it has been a leader in Boston real estate for more than two decades and that it operates under Gateway Real Estate Group. Its Massachusetts real estate broker licence is active. Rentals, leasing and property management are what people write about, though the firm also lists residential and investment sales. Individual agents draw the warmest reviews. A June 2025 renter said Kerry answered on a Sunday, arranged a tour that day and kept surfacing options that fit their criteria, available virtually or in person on weekends. A 2023 reviewer said Kerry Lechert was honest about the pros and cons of each place rather than selling. A September 2025 reviewer said Alfred Ayzichek found an apartment for six people inside 24 hours after black mold made their original rental unusable. The complaints are sharper, and they are about how the company operates. An August 2025 reviewer alleged that employees repeatedly entered their apartment to show it to prospective tenants without permission and said they would be reporting the violations. A June 2025 caller who asked to have personal information removed from a listing said the phone operator told them it was not his problem. In January 2025 a prospective tenant said a Zillow listing advertised as pet-friendly became a refusal once they mentioned an emotional support animal and a service animal in training. A 2023 renter said agent Mike Blake went unreachable for a month after the deal closed. Further back, a commenter on a 2011 Boston thread listed the firm among agencies to avoid. One thing to weigh before hiring: almost everything written about this office is about renting, not buying or selling. If you are engaging them on a sale, ask for sales-side references specifically — and whatever the deal, get in writing who your point of contact is once it closes.
“Also, avoid Alpha Management, Joy Realty, Fineberg, Modern Realty, Greenline Realty, and Boston Realty Works.”
Very satisfied with the new apartment a 100% recommendation the agency and the representatives are great people good to trust!
Josh Blank is an amazing landlord, very responsive and understanding. My roommates and I had a great 2 years with him and we are very thankful for the extra steps Josh goes through to make sure you feel at home.
Alfred Ayzichek helped us find a new apartment for 6 people in 24 hours (we could not move into the rental because of black mold). He shows up when he says he will, and text me all day and night to get the paperwork in.
Working with Josh was smooth and easy. He helped us have a very nice tenancy. Very understanding. He introduced us to Kerry to find our next home - who is very supportive and helpful. A big yes to modern Realestate and team
Multiple employees illegally enter your apartment as brokers without permission to show it to prospective tenants. Would not recommend, and will be reporting for repeated violations.
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