Skyline Realty is a leader in property management and residential brokerage serving clients in the Greater Boston area. If you're looking to partner with an experienced team, Skyline Realty is here to assist you with all your real estate needs. From single-unit rentals to apartment buildings to large portfolios, our offering to investors is the most complete in the industry.
Our success in management is defined by a responsive staffing model, proven expertise in financial management, and 24/7 property maintenance. Our agents are skilled experts with deep local knowledge, specializing in the selling and acquisition of the most desirable real estate in the market. Skyline Realty specializes in the highest quality rental properties including lofts, single-family homes, luxury residences and short term listings.
Our success in management is defined by a responsive staffing model, proven expertise in financial management, and 24/7 property maintenance. Our agents are skilled experts with deep local knowledge, specializing in the selling and acquisition of the most desirable real estate in the market. Skyline Realty specializes in the highest quality rental properties including lofts, single-family homes, luxury residences and short term listings.
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Skyline Realty started in Downtown Boston in 1993 as a family owned real estate firm, which grew significantly. Today, our company manages hundreds of units around Greater Boston and throughout Massachusetts. With its wide range of services, Skyline Realty specializes in real estate brokerage, property management, and investment and development.
Skyline Realty's property management services provide the perfect answer for Associations and Investors seeking a comprehensive approach to property management that includes 24/7 emergency handling, in-house maintenance support, timely communications, real-time access to financials, online bill payments, tenant relations, and much more!
At Skyline Realty, we believe relationships are everything and when you entrust us with your property, we treat it like our own. With our dynamic staffing model, we are able to provide Associations with the most comprehensive property management services in the industry. Our responsiveness to clients is unparalleled and Skyline Realty staff are available 24/7 to handle building emergencies.
Managing your real estate just got easier. Skyline Realty offers a full-service, turnkey management solution for real estate investors. Skyline Realty oversees properties that range from single-units to multi-family assets to large investment portfolios. Our services go beyond the standard model of leasing and managing, but also encompass condo conversions, remodeling, gut-rehabbing, and new construction.
Residential Brokerage - Boston is New England's finest city. With a rich history, thriving culture and robust job market, Boston is an energetic urban community that many people are proud to call home. Since 1993 Skyline Realty has made it easy for many people in the Greater Boston Area to find their ideal living situation-modern apartments, charming brownstones, Victorian homes, new construction, and everything in between.
Reviews (22)
Dana Linnet
Dec 17, 2020
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I have been using Skyline Realty for all my real estate needs since they have first been in business. When I moved to Boston years ago, Mr. Haidar found me a gorgeous rental the perfect area of Arlington, where I needed to be located. I've since utilized Skyline's services in purchasing a home sight unseen when I was living overseas and they managed my rental property in Washington DC. Whether it's rental, purchase or manage, Skyline's decades of expertise, professionalism, value, and efficiency is unmatched. I didn't have to worry about anything ever. Everything was taken care of and transparent
Sonia Spirling
Jul 10, 2020
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I have a multi-family managed by Skyline Realty for the last five years. From the day I called them looking for a property manager I was treated with respect and great service. Alex and Alice are so friendly and helpful. I enjoy speaking with them and having them educate me on homeowner issues. We had several minor issues at the property like a broken dishwasher, gutter replacement, garbage disposal, and radiators not working over the years, but in every instance, Skyline Realty responded quickly to the service request. If you are looking for a property manager, Skyline Realty is a great company
Mandy S.
Feb 21, 2020
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This review is for Alice, Alex and the Skyline team. I travel for work and rely on Skyline to manage my properties. They have been excellent in helping with renovations and dealing with all aspects of securing tenants and getting me maximum rents. It's good to have a partner like Skyline Realty where I know they handle things on a higher standard like I would if I had the time. The team couldn't be easier to work with and they are very experienced in all aspects of real estate. I highly recommend Skyline Realty for property management!
Robert Kenneally
Dec 18, 2019
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Our family has worked with Skyline since 2014 and have been extremely impressed with all the aspects of Skyline's business practices! Alex and his team have always been available and proactive when dealing with the management of our property. Recently Skyline also professionally prepared and marketed our home for sale and successfully found the perfect buyers!
We have very much enjoyed working with Alex and his Skyline team on taking care of our home. We have really appreciated Skyline's team's professionalism, expertise and caring approach in working with us! I very highly recommend working with
We have very much enjoyed working with Alex and his Skyline team on taking care of our home. We have really appreciated Skyline's team's professionalism, expertise and caring approach in working with us! I very highly recommend working with
Garey House
Nov 11, 2019
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This review has been long overdue! Moved to Cambridge back in 2007 and was scrambling for a place to rent. Skyline was thoughtful and listened to our story. I didn’t have the most stellar references as I was coming from out of state (highest rent I paid was $425) and had no current work (because I just moved). They worked with a local landlord and negotiated a lease. I highly recommend you to talk to Alex and his team when looking for that place to rent or buy. They are still rocking it today with great service.
Norma S.
Feb 04, 2019
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After one year, our condo pulled out of SKYLINE REALTY.
As a former trustee, I requested a second renovation of our front steps due to deteriorating quality. They charged us a lot and the job was lousy.
I reported them to the Better Business Bureau and they took off royally.
In addition, I was informed by a trustee that the employees of SKYLINE were trying to throw me off the Board.
AVOID THEM LIKE THE PLAGUE!
As a former trustee, I requested a second renovation of our front steps due to deteriorating quality. They charged us a lot and the job was lousy.
I reported them to the Better Business Bureau and they took off royally.
In addition, I was informed by a trustee that the employees of SKYLINE were trying to throw me off the Board.
AVOID THEM LIKE THE PLAGUE!
Febe Terrero
Dec 12, 2018
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As a general contracting partner of Skyline Realty I'm happy to associate our business with Skyline. It's an excellent management company, our workers were always paid quickly and communication with staff was always transparent and reliable. Despite the challenges of managing complex construction projects under tight deadlines, Skyline Realty was always professional and kept client management a seamless operation. It is our pleasure to give the highest recommendation of Skyline Realty and its staff to associations, investment clients and facility managers.
Rithvik Gv
Oct 13, 2018
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Alex is fantastic and has been a tremendous help in accommodating last minute changes and out of the ordinary requests. He runs a very tight ship and Skyline respond to any issues with the unit in a timely manner. They are flexible to working through Airbnb and other forms of leases and payments were documented and processed very efficiently! I look forward to working with them to manage my properties in the future.
Melissa S.
Jul 05, 2018
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If I could give Skyline Realty zero stars I would. They are the most unprofessional agency I have every encountered in the Boston/Cambridge area. Rude, unprofessional and down right despicable. The management will send you hostile and threatening emails for absolutely no reason and will not return your phone calls or email responses when asked. The CEO Alex Haider is the most rude and egotistical person who has no right speaking to any customer or tenant the way that he does. Do not rent from this agency, spend your hard earned money elsewhere.
Sister B.
Jan 03, 2018
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Any dear friend or family member who asked if I would recommend Skyline Realty property management to manage their high value real estate in a mature, protective and peace-of-mind manner, I would say no and suggest they look for a different Boston area property management company. That is my personal opinion.
Juan Rivera
Sep 15, 2017
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WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND - We had an outstanding experience with Skyline Realty. We encountered very complex and unpleasant problems with our contracting company after purchasing an investment property in Somerville and trying to renovate it. After struggling with it with limited success, we turned to Alex and his team who quickly grasped the complex issue we were facing and aggressively addressed all aspects starting with dealing with the contractor, taking over the renovation of the property to successfully renting and managing the property. They were extremely professional, efficient, effective and
Jennifer Opeka
Sep 04, 2017
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Skyline realty has provided exceptional service in managing our historic brownstone in Charlestown. Skyline staff members are extremely professional, efficient and accomodating. They do an amazing job with property maintenance including snow removal, landscaping and cosmetic enhancements. Their online portal allows for seamless bill pay and easy accessibility. I love working with the Skyline team. They make my life a whole lot easier!
Kamal Nahhas
Jul 07, 2017
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Skyline Realty helped me purchase my first home and could have not been more pleased with the experience. This was completely new to me and they walked me through step by step and process from start to finish was very smooth. The staff were all extremely professional, courteous and helped put up with the multitude of questions I had without hesitation. I liked them so much in fact that they currently manage my rental property and just like my home purchase, no issues at all. Completely recommend to anyone looking for a quality team to work with!
Samantha J.
May 05, 2017
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Jaclyn was such a sweet agent to work with! She was honest and every time I questioned something, she helped me do my due diligence by finding out more about the building. When something seemed like it wasn't going to be the right fit, instead of trying to screw us over like many people would, she just told us that it wasn't going to work because of X Y and Z, and then sent over other options. I loved working with her and highly recommend!
Cal M.
Aug 21, 2015
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The management is pushy and rude.
There's an old Yelp adage that goes something like "If Yelp let you give zero stars..." But clichés aside, I would still give the management at Skyline one star, because they did give me something: the gift of laughter.
We ran into some conflict with the management when they (aggressively) interpreted the lease regarding the return of our security deposit. While the lease stated that the tenant must leave the apartment clean (that's reasonable), the "Management & Owner reserves the right to have the premises professionally cleaned
There's an old Yelp adage that goes something like "If Yelp let you give zero stars..." But clichés aside, I would still give the management at Skyline one star, because they did give me something: the gift of laughter.
We ran into some conflict with the management when they (aggressively) interpreted the lease regarding the return of our security deposit. While the lease stated that the tenant must leave the apartment clean (that's reasonable), the "Management & Owner reserves the right to have the premises professionally cleaned
Mike F.
Aug 02, 2015
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I contacted Skyline on a routine matter. A former tenant of one of their apartments had left behind something of value which I wanted to try to retrieve. Alex, the CEO of Skyline, emailed me back with a very, very rude email, way out of line in response to my very brief routine question. I called Alex on the phone to try to make some headway, and he was even more rude on the phone. Regardless of whether I should or shouldn't be able to retrieve the property that was abandoned in the apartment, there was no reason why Alex should be so rude on email and on the phone with someone who is
Luisa S.
Nov 24, 2013
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I read good reviews of Skyline Realty, but unfortunately, my experience was terrible. I worked with Skyline to find an apartment in Cambridge. The agent did not have a car, so we had to use public transportation--which he expected me to pay for. That's fine, I guess, but tell me ahead of time so I'm not fumbling around for coins to pay for bus fare while it's waiting. The agent didn't know the bus schedule, so we ended up having to wait for over 20 minutes two separate times, and as a result, we weren't able to see many units. He was completely unprofessional, taking
Tim S.
Nov 01, 2013
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(Note: I am writing this as a tenant, not a property owner)
Alex was our property manager.
Pros: Alex was very responsive - he typically replied to our emails within 24 hours. He also addressed nearly all of our requests. In general, Alex was fair - he clearly communicated the expectations that were expected of us and frequently referenced back to the lease agreement.
Cons: Alex is not great in the tone and style of his communications. He was often curt and impolite in his emails. For example, he once wrote "THEY SHIPPED YOU A PART AND WILL BE THERE TOMORROW SOMEONE MUST BE THERE."
Alex was our property manager.
Pros: Alex was very responsive - he typically replied to our emails within 24 hours. He also addressed nearly all of our requests. In general, Alex was fair - he clearly communicated the expectations that were expected of us and frequently referenced back to the lease agreement.
Cons: Alex is not great in the tone and style of his communications. He was often curt and impolite in his emails. For example, he once wrote "THEY SHIPPED YOU A PART AND WILL BE THERE TOMORROW SOMEONE MUST BE THERE."
Alice H. Stein
Aug 04, 2013
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I had the pleasure of working with Alex Haidar for the past two years. He not only found me an amazing loft style condo in Arlington, MA in just two weeks BUT he also helped me rent it out in a matter of three weeks! Just around Christmas, I was under a very tight deadline for work to relocate to a suburb of Boston. Despite the holiday lull, I was optimistic that Alex could get my place rented quickly. Alex with his keen marketing expertise got my condo traction on all major real estate engines including Zillow and within three weeks my condo was rented! Being an extremely busy professional, I
Kamal N.
Aug 02, 2012
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Just closed on my first house with Skyline and my experience with them was nothing short of friendly and professional. I really am new to the whole market and I must say that they make it personal to ensure you have the home of your dreams. I thought that the whole process would be extremely painful but was pleasantly surprised at the way Skyline provided me with the help to not only purchasing a home, but understanding all the steps in between to getting there. I worked with Alex and was truly impressed at how much he will take your side and fight for you in making sure you get what you need
Ed M.
Jul 29, 2009
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Every bad stereotype comes from somewhere. Mechanics finding $200 of something broke in your car, old diner waitresses being rude, etc. Skyline lived up to the bad ideas we all have about real estate people.
My wife and I went to Skyline based on good Yelp reviews to look into buying a condo. After explaining to Alex that we were funding our mortgage through FHA, he promptly ignored us and showed us about 10 condos or so, all in our price range, we later learned that none qualify for FHA funding. We saw one we liked and put in an offer. The offer was accepted. Then we find out the condo
My wife and I went to Skyline based on good Yelp reviews to look into buying a condo. After explaining to Alex that we were funding our mortgage through FHA, he promptly ignored us and showed us about 10 condos or so, all in our price range, we later learned that none qualify for FHA funding. We saw one we liked and put in an offer. The offer was accepted. Then we find out the condo
Christina & Jaime F.
Sep 05, 2006
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My fiance and I were having a difficult time finding an apartment in Cambridge on the Internet (on Craigslist, etc) from the SF Bay Area. So, when we got here we thought we'd have a difficult time, but with the help of Skyline Realty, we didn't. Our broker, Jim, was very professional and responsive to all of our concerns and needs. We stopped by Bayside Realty as well, but to be honest, it seemed pretty shady and not very professional. Go to Skyline and ask for Jim, he's great.
