Craig Lake

★★★★★
"My husband and I consider ourselves very lucky to have found Craig. We were new to the home-buying process in general and we were very naive to the Boston real estate market. Craig encouraged us to explore the South End as a place to live based on our wants and needs (we didn't know it well before meeting her) and once we fell in love with the area she was masterful in helping us acquire our (dream) condo in an extremely competitive market. She impressed us as uber-knowledgable and super-tenacious while also being professional, ethical, approachable, and very reliable (we have no idea when she eats or sleeps because she was so immediately responsive to us whenever we needed to consult with her). We are quite sure we could not have found ourselves in such an amazing place if not for Craig. We consider her to be a real gem." - Lauren I. (Buyer)

★★★★★
"Craig is amazing!! She represented me on a buy, a sale and a rental and I would use her again in a hot minute! She was a master of the market, dedicated to making it a great experience for all!! Keep rocking it Craig!!." - Nancy W. (Buyer, Seller & Renter)

★★★★★
"Craig Lake is the absolute best! She is extremely driven, has deep market knowledge and is a fantastic negotiator. My husband and I worked with Craig in our search and purchase of a condo in Boston and we were blown away by her commitment to get us the best value possible while finding a place that truly fit our needs. She is very professional and responsive and answered all our questions in detail. Craig has amazing market instincts and is by far the best realtor we could have worked with. We highly recommend Craig and look forward to working with her again in the future!" - Alex S. (Buyer)

★★★★★
"Craig was a critical piece of our home search. When we weren’t quite ready to go all in on purchasing a condo in 2019 she helped us find a perfect rental. Then a few months ago she helped us find a condo to purchase. She was always listening to our feedback and highlighted places she thought we’d be interested in. She always made herself available to show us homes. Having her on our side through the whole process was invaluable! She always has her clients’ best interest in mind. She was also helpful in helping us envision the renovation updates we plan on completing. I highly recommend Craig and I look forward to working with her again in the future!" - Sara.H. (Buyer)

★★★★★
"I highly recommend Craig. I found Her online & was impressed by her level of achievement & success in everything she has done throughout her life. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Craig listens, takes risks, thinks unconventionally, and is incredibly hard working and driven to make deals happen. She made a stressful process into a great experience with magical results! " - Kimberly T. (Buyer & Seller)

★★★★★
"From our first correspondence with Craig, we were 110% sure that we wanted to work with her! Smart, knowledgable, hard working & dedicated in her expertise, she gave us the reassurance that she would do everything possible to find our dream home in Boston. Travelling all the way from Istanbul, Turkey, we did not have the time or the luxury to sit around, but would need to see as many places as possible within a week before deciding on a suitable building/condo. She was so in tuned with exactly what we wanted that the listings she showed us were quite precise! She was genuinely receptive & mindful and very professional. I would recommend Craig in a heartbeat and will look forward to working with her again soon." - Ceren B. (Buyer)

★★★★★
" My husband and I have worked with many top-rated realtors (both residential and commercial) in the past in several major cities. We are value-driven buyers who are meticulous with details and numbers and like to have fast and intelligent responses to our questions. Craig is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with. She is not only intelligent and good with valuation but just as importantly, quick with responding to inquiries and diligent in getting all the information requested in a timely manner. She actively sent listings our way that would “work” for our needs and has bent over backwards to accommodate last minute scheduling for viewings or other appointments, sometimes with less than a 24 hour notice. The turnover and speed at which Craig is able to operate are extremely impressive and work incredibly well with our preference for speed and precision. As we were working with her from out of state, we really needed someone we trusted to be a liaison for us in this process. Craig not only fulfilled that role, but she also gave us a wealth of objective advice. In truth, we have never met another realtor who has been able to give this kind of truthful, straightforward, and honest response that is not only well-thought out but more importantly, unbiased by an ulterior motive. Too often we come across realtors who are so eager to seal a deal that they end up defending the market in an irrational way, glazing over the potential disadvantages of a property, or neglecting concerns that would otherwise impede a transaction to close. In this entire process, Craig has been flagging down items to discuss, working to get answers on outstanding items however “minor” they may be, and giving us a straight forward perspective on different issues that have arisen. This kind of objective advice from an industry expert is very difficult to find these days, and I believe it is what makes her stand out among her colleagues and the other top agents in the market. Craig has great negotiating skills and is not afraid to defend her clients and ensure that they get a deal that is worth their money and appropriate for the market. Now a month after the offer date, we have a home that works perfectly for our needs, which were extremely difficult to accommodate especially in a city where space is limited and layout is more often than not vertical rather than open and horizontal. I believe that what makes Craig so successful is not only her honesty and willingness to help, but her practical and intelligent way of working. Her advice and her actions are founded upon facts, research, solid calculations, and market comparisons with very little emotional attachment to these findings or conclusions. I have worked with realtors in the past when this was not the case, and emotional biases end up clouding over sound judgment. In addition, Craig is diligent to the point where she was responding to emails and setting up appointments for us even during her honeymoon. It is rare these days to come across someone who cares so much about her job. I would highly recommend her as one of the best and most hard working agents in the market who works for the client and gets the results that the client wants. Working with Craig Lake was one of the best experiences that my husband and I have ever had with real estate agents. We have moved several times and have never had someone be so knowledgeable, understanding and work so hard to get the best possible home and deal for us. Craig is smart and a tough negotiator. She also listened to what we wanted and didn't stop until she could deliver. I highly recommend Craig Lake if you are currently living or moving to the Boston area- she is one of the best! ." - Anonymous

★★★★★
" Craig is a thorough and efficient agent. I trusted her to make decisions regarding upgrades to my property, and I loved all her choices. She also was always honest about what I needed to do to sell my condo : price, upgrades, etc. importantly I got more than the selling price! She also helped me buy the home I live in now and that process with her was also without headaches. I would recommend her without reservation. " - Sue Gosh