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Preservation Properties
Categories: Home Services Real Estate Property Management Home Services Real Estate Real Estate Agents Property Management, Real Estate Agents
439 Newtonville AveNewtonville, MA 02460
(617) 527-3700
- Nearest Transit:
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Walnut St @ Newtonville Ave (59)
Walnut St @ Austin St (59)
Washington St @ Walnut St (553, 554, 555, 556)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 6 pm
Sat-Sun 9 am - 5 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
This comprehensive document covers every aspect of the buying process. We can also provide 6 months of sold data to help at your request.
5 reviews for Preservation Properties
5 reviews in English
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Review from Marie R.
Boston, MA
9/27/2010
I had a wonderful experience with Preservation Properties...not just as a company but because the agent I work with...Heather Mandeville. You never know who you are going to end up with when you start looking for a new home and it is such a stressful situation because it has to be "just right" for you. Heather was beyond patient with me as we searched for my new home. I had to see a lot to know what was out there and what I did and did not want. I spent the summer working with Heather and our teamwork and her patience paid off. I found the perfect place and it turned out to be a place I had seen originally and decided it was too big. Apparently Heather had really listened to me and figured out what I really wanted, before even I knew. Now that is good service. Thank you Heather and Preservation Properties for helping me find my new home!
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Review from Jennifer C.
Boston, MA
11/3/2010
I responded to an ad on craigslist stating that they had 100's of apartments in all sizes and price ranges. The ad said to send an email with answers to a list of questions so I did. I got an email back from the agent where she asked me those questions again. I answered them again and told her specifically what I was looking for. I didn't have a lease so I could move out whenever I wanted as long as I found a replacement. So I stated I wasn't in a major hurry to move since at the time it was a week until September 1st and who wants to willingly move on that horror show of a day. She responded with "I need to know where you are emotionally regarding this move." SERIOUSLY???? I didnt ask for a shrink I just need to see some apartments.
I let this slide and explained again that I didn't want to move until after the 1st since I'm not a college student and that would a be a nightmare but I want to find a place as soon as possible and I asked to see some places that weekend. She says it would be better after the 1st to look so we made an appointment to look at some places for September 2nd and she asked me to email her closer to the 1st so we can touch base again.
I emailed her again on the 1st, only to receive a reply telling me that she has one place for me to look at and that I should come that afternoon. Now I work for a living so I can't just drop everything and go out to Newton from Boston because she says the place might get rented before tomorrow which is when I suggested to see it. Also, it takes hours to get anywhere on Sept 1st due to the large amount of moving traffic. She finally breaks down and lets me keep my appointment on the 2nd only to email me a list of questions she needs answered (which I have now answered for her 2 times prior). She then emails me back and tells me she just saw that we already had the appointment on the 2nd, haha, isnt that funny? (gag)
I get there and she has a very "whatever" attitude. She askes me if I want her to drive me (like I have any idea where I'm going and aren't realtors supposed to take you to the property?) On the drive there she starts asking me the same questions I have answered in email form 3 times already. Do you have a memorie problem? Since I answered them in writing the first 3 times you should have maybe printed it out...
We get there and it is a decent basement apartment. I'm so put off by her already that I really just want to get back to my car and go home. On the drive back, she asks what I thought and I just tell her that it was ok. She says "well I can poke around and see if I find anything out there but everything gets rented prior to September 1st." Now I did ask to be shown apartments prior to the first but she was so adament against it. GRR! "I guess it doesn't hurt to poke around and see if I find anything else, I'm not going to find anything, but I can look." THANKS FOR THE EFFORT!
Yeah I left this place very unhappy and I'm never going to work with Masha or anyone at Preservation Properties again.Listed in: Places not worth your time
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Review from Jake K.
Lunenburg, MA
9/24/2010
Needed an apartment last minute and got the perfect little place in Waltham near Brandeis. Great communication between the agent and landlord, other tenants in the house. I only had one issue with the property (was taking on water) but between everyone we were able to quickly remedy the situation.
I would certainly recommend these guys, and would use them again if I'm back in the area. -
Review from Dan R.
Newton, MA
7/20/2011
Under construction.
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Review from Diane D.
Brighton, MA
4/24/2008
I used Preservation Properties rental department to find my first two apartments when I very first came to the Newton area. I would keep going back to them if I ever need to move again. Finding a new place and spending lots of money and just the thought of moving is always SO STRESSFUL so I really appreciated their help!! Their website was easy to use to view available listings and I never had trouble scheduling some time with someone to get apartment viewings. They also have a pretty good range of size and price, in all parts of Newton. Also some listings in Brighton, Watertown, and Waltham, but this is definitely a company that knows Newton like none other. Nice job all around!
Listed in: When In Newton...
Specialties
Preservation Properties is all about customer service and becoming a green real estate solution for the community. We are proud to recognize Ed Lyon, Owner / Broker, as the first EcoBroker in Newton. In business since 1993, we have served our clients with the respect, intelligence and knowledge of the industry which they deserve. Our relationship with you is what will drive us every day to be the best partner in your real estate search, whether that is buying or selling your home, renting your apartment, managing your home or consulting on a wide array of issues surrounding real estate.
If you are tired of big box solutions to everything, ask around, we hope our name comes up as the best boutique real estate solution in the area.
History
Established in 1993
Ed Lyon started in real estate in 1983. By 1991 I noticed many clients needed their homes improved in order to sell and rent them on the open market. I started a maintenance company, mostly painting, called Preservation Painters. Some clients got transferred out of town in the early 1990's recession, and asked if I could look after their homes while they were away, in case they got transferred back to the Boston area. Thus begat Preservation Property Management in 1991. In 1993, I realized I had enough clients that called me for real estate needs that I opened my own real estate office in Newtonville and called it Preservation Properties (I guess I like alliteration). We have been running a successful business since then, combining the old ways of doing business - with honesty, integrity and ethics - with modern technologies and up to date business practices. We have earned the respect of our peers and repeat business of our clients - the only true measure of a company's success.
Meet the Business Owner: Ed L.
Ed Lyon has lived in the Waban neighborhood of Newton for over 14 years. He and his wife, Stephanie (who still keeps the books), have two high school aged children (I can attest that the Newton school system is not resting on its laurels). He has been in real estate since 1983 in everything from renting apartments, selling and buying homes, managing properties, offering advice and counseling services and project development.
