Coldwell Banker

I recently used Chris Trachino and let me say by far the worst experience! Guy is a total scum, didn’t listen to a word I had to say about my preference! Was so worried about making a commission that I didn’t even bother closing the sale! I said to myself «screw it, I’d rather not buy a house if it’s going to be dealing with this jerk. He is a useless waste of space and employee. I have a number of friends that were considering using this specific agency to buy a house and I said hell no especially if they get Chris! I might be wrong but it sounds like he doesn’t know a thing! I renovate houses and I know my fair share also I am a licensed plumber and electrician. He is so bad he proceeded to try and tell me at one house that everything is fine and nothing is outdated with the electrical and plumbing that is until I noticed a bunch of pipes and hoses rotted about to break (very easy and simple to notice FYI) and also that some of the lighting fixtures had wiring exposed and almost touching. And he had the nerve to say it’s ok (not knowing I’m licenses and currently work in those fields)! Want to work with a crook? Go ahead and work with Chris Tranchino or however you spell that. Want to save your time and find an agency that will actually listen to you? By all means ANY other agency will do you justice!

Ferle Bramson is the most unprofessional agent I have ever met. Should ought to have her license stripped. From finding out that she had reprimanded the condominium association of the unit we bought to lie in the listing about what the fees were, to lying about the age and condition of the systems within the premises, she absolutely was the most dishonest person I have ever met. We caught her in every lie and she still denied it. PLEASE do NOT do business with her or any firm that would allow her to work there.

I recently bought a condo with the help of Robin Repucci at CB. We looked in Cambridge and Somerville, and she knew the area and the market extremely well. She provided helpful advice and guidelines so that I could make informed decisions on my own without feeling pressured. She was very quick figuring out what I was looking for. All the condos she wanted to show me were well worth looking at (many before the first open house). She will not waste your time showing condos not worth seeing. Make sure you go see properties she recommends seeing. She was always on time and prompt with replies. Her market knowledge really helped me get the condo in this year’s insane seller’s market at a fair price. I could not be happier with the condo. I would work with her again when it is time for selling and buying again next time.

Robin Repucci from Coldwell Banker was a fantastic real estate agent to work with when I was looking to purchase a unit in Cambridge. She was prompt with her response, extremely knowledgeable about the local market, and did not pressure the buyer to make unnecessary offers. She was able to accommodate my schedule and show me units at the drop of a dime and was constantly updating me about open houses. I was extremely happy with my purchase and the level of professionalism Robin exemplified.

I have worked with Bill Patterson on several occasions and could not be happier with how he treated my family. He is very knowledgeable of the city and will not beat around the bush. He will give truth and does not waste your time.

We worked with Jaime from Coldwell Banker when we bought our house. Jaime was great and easy to work with — we originally met her at an open house. It took us a while to find the right house — and once we found it we ended up having a problem with the home inspection and ended up backing out. We put in an offer on the house that was our second choice and things worked out great. Would definitely recommend Coldwell Banker and would use them again.

Three years ago, before I was monitoring stuff on Unilocal… we used Roland Rambeaux (spelling?) as our agent, in the buying of a condo.
He was professional, and attended to the «high pressure» character of our deal, quite well. (we needed a very quick «close»)…
I recommend him heartily. (I am a realtor in S. F, Ca… but just happened to meet Roland, with no prior «connection»., and none since.
jack barry, realtor, SF, 415 564 0225

So, I bought a condo with mine & sellers agent both being from CB… so you would think it would help matters. Oh no… Holli Almgren was a complete psycho nut. She kept screwing up the transaction which ended up being dragged out for like 3 months. I kid you not – it was a new condo conversion so it involved legal and construction issues which are complicated enough – but this crazy woman made it a 100 times worse. If you are even considering working with her – please DO NOT!!! I even felt bad for the sellers – they had to spend so much extra money b/​c of her incompetence. At the end of it all I was so ready to pull out of the deal and all because of Holli Almgren – a horrible excuse of a freakin agent. Just a complete nut job. My agent, Linda Morelli was great and has left CB… and I am already using her for my investment purchase.

I dont usually like brokers, but I have to give kudos to David Robinson. He has been with CB for awhile and knows real estate. He is always professional, positive and honest. I purchased my condo thru him and he helped me every step of the way. He really listens to what you want, and there is no BS. He even talked me out of considering a basement unit, even though it was more expensive than the one I ended up buying. I highly recommend him if you are considering buying in the Cambridge/​Watertown/​Belmont/​Somerville area.

Specifically, Theresa Kitaeff is a poor excuse for a realtor. She negotiates without my input and never does anything without multiple reminders.