Testimonials

"I've worked with Philip Hou at the Park Hou Group at Splice through the years multiple times. He helped me buy a single-family in Cambridge, and a townhouse condo in Somerville, and then sell the condo later on. For my first purchase in Cambridge, his team hustled to get me an early showing before the open house. This allowed me to submit an attractive offer prior to the open house. Without him doing that, I am confident that I would not have gotten the house, as the Cambridge single-family market was extremely competitive. Prior to making the offer, he performed an extremely detailed CMA that showed other houses in similar price ranges. This gave me a lot of confidence that the amount I was offering was justified but still competitive. He also convinced me to renovate the single family from a 2 bed 1.5 bath to a 3 bed 2 bath, which was one of the best pieces of advice I've ever received from a realtor. It made my home more versatile to have a home office and guest room. On top of that, when I decided to relocate, it made the home more valuable as a rental property. Phil knows a lot about real estate and has a lot of personal experience with rental properties and renovations. He was an invaluable resource through my renovation process, since it was my first time tackling such a large project, I had many questions. He didn't shy away from any of my inquiries as a typical realtor would - he actually gave me more advice and resources than I ever would have imagined, even after the sale closed. He definitely went above and beyond as a realtor. I found out that he has developed properties himself and manages a large number of investment properties for other clients. He's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding what to buy, what not to buy, and how to best leverage the money I set aside for home improvements to achieve the highest ROI. He knows when a home is worth it to buy as a fixer-upper, roughly how much it would cost, and when to stay away from a 10-foot pole! Phil runs an efficiently managed team. He has a network of vetted vendors to help with the purchasing or selling process from start to finish. These are high-quality, competitively-priced vendors that he's used with previous clients. When he recommends someone, I do not need to worry about looking at reviews or finding other companies. I know they are competent and fairly priced and will get the job done right. He has anyone and everyone imaginable in his Rolodex (really, iPhone). This includes property inspectors, architects, roofers, plumbers, electricians, photographers, stagers, floor plan makers, loan officers, attorneys, and more. This is information that money cannot buy! For my condo sale, he had people ready to do staging for me last minute. I was deliberating whether or not it was worth the hassle and investment. He convinced me to do it, and it was absolutely the right decision. When it came time for the open house, he staffed it with multiple people to ensure every prospective buyer got their questions answered, while also keeping my home properly supervised with strangers coming and going. He was always available by text/phone to answer all my questions and sometimes simply just to ease my anxiety about the process. What really impressed me on the listing side was how many phone calls he would make. He would make sure every single person who ever came to see my house got multiple callbacks and emails to solicit feedback and keep them engaged with my property until the sale. He didn't just put the house up online and wait passively; he was proactively selling my house to as many people as possible. I have recommended Phil to all my friends, and I truly believe that you won't find a better realtor in the Boston area."

- Charles K.

"Mike at Splice Realty has been an invaluable resource in guiding me through the real estate investment process in order to sell my apartment and purchase my first multifamily investment property in Cambridge, MA. His firm truly provides best-in-class service, advice, and resources for all aspects of the real estate ownership and investment process. Mike is naturally very trustworthy and so easy and enjoyable to work with. He walked me through every step of the process of selling and reinvesting in the real estate market in Boston, starting with the initial market analysis of selling my apartment including a comparable market analysis that many other agents do not provide, and helping to find the best lawyers, lenders, and general advice. In addition, Mike has a team of contractors on the payroll that was readily available and extremely helpful in getting the property ready to sell with almost no turnaround time to get it on the market. Mike's team of agents allowed me to cover showings 24/7 and were very professional in working with my existing tenants and potential buyers. He also helped handle the appraisal and a number of property management-related issues in a timely and very seamless manner. In looking for new investment properties, Mike has excellent knowledge and insight into the dynamics of multifamily properties in various Neighborhoods in the Boston area. In talking to him about all of the different areas and possibilities, he has a visceral feel for Neighborhoods and specific locations within the diverse areas of Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Malden, Cambridge, Arlington, and Somerville. In analyzing these properties, Mike was invaluable in helping me make sense of the economics of certain properties and deciphering between cash flow versus appreciation, as well as the somewhat complex dynamics of buying a vacant building and investing in building improvements, versus buying a stabilized, tenanted building. It is obvious that he offers many years and depth of first-hand experience in investing in and managing multifamily properties. It was particularly helpful how Mike helped me identify and refine my investment criteria in order to present properties that I liked on a regular basis, which definitely helped me get a sense of the market and further pinpoint the types of properties and areas that I was most interested in, rather than just reacting to properties that I brought to him after conducting my own search. In addition, Mike spent considerable time helping to understand and define my goals for the correct real estate investment based on my assets and income, investment sophistication, and long-term investment goals. What was perhaps most impressive throughout my experience with Mike was the way that he genuinely seems excited about real estate and helping his clients develop the same excitement for their own real estate investments and opportunities. I can't tell you how many times Mike would send me potential listings late at night, on the weekends, or even while on vacation because he was so excited about helping find the right investment. I look forward to closing on our investment property and I know that Mike and his team will be there to guide and assist me through every step of the process. Their skills and experience translate across the spectrum for the scale of real estate investment and I look forward to working with Mike on my next investment property as well. I can't recommend Mike and his team more and I know you will be very happy in your decision to work with them."

- Brian

"Splice Realty is and has been amazing. They were the real group that helps my partner and I brought our first home. On every step of the way, they walk and talk us through it. As a first-time home buyer, there were many things that we didn't know or weren't aware of. Splice educated us on so many different things such as flood zones, taxes, and other fees. They made us feel comfortable with every decision and empower every decision with facts. Honesty and fact-checking were something we needed. Buying a house is difficult but factors such as the pandemic and inflation don't make anything easier. So we highly recommend this group. They really do have your back, have your best interest, make time for any questions you have, and never rush the sale. Thank you, Splice!"

- Benny D.

"When we were looking to buy our first home, Allison from Splice Reality was the perfect agent to help us in our search. There were some parts of the home-buying process we weren't familiar with, and we had a lot of questions. Allison was always kind and patient with answering our questions, very responsive, and never tried to pressure us to settle for a place that wasn't perfect for us. She also provided a thorough review of comparables so we could feel confident we were paying a fair price. Allison did an excellent and professional job representing us and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to find a new home in the Boston/Cambridge area. We are now living in our dream home thanks to her!"

- Teddy O.

"I cannot recommend the Splice Realty group enough. This is a group of individuals that go above and beyond to ensure you buy the perfect property while making the entire experience stress-free. Not only do they have extensive expertise in the Boston market, but they also answer all your questions and concerns so thoughtfully and provide constant support and consultation throughout the home-buying process. They also set you up with really easy communication channels so you can ask questions and get POVs easily and quickly. I’d recommend them to anyone."

- Emma K.

"Alex was excellent to work with. In this difficult market, we were able to find the right place for us with Alex's help. He was always willing to come to open houses, schedule private showings with short notice, assess the situation and give advice, write up a number of offers, and encourage us through negativities. Alex's positive attitude (great jokes!), openness to suggestions to make changes, and general flexibility were critical during the process. We would recommend Alex to anyone looking for a buyer's agent."

- Mihye C.

"Alex is the best agent that you could ask for your first-time home purchase. Not only he was very responsive and answered all questions but also went above and beyond to help my brother and I close both of our homes on the same day. All you have to do is find the home that you like and he will assist you with a competitive offer to get an accepted offer the same day. The best Real Estate Professional you could ask for!"

- Mait T.

"Alex and his team made my home-buying experience a breeze. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the intricacies of his job and never left a question unanswered. He went above and beyond to make sure everything I needed, be it documents or advice, was handled promptly. I genuinely can't imagine going through the home-buying process with anyone else. Thank you for everything, Alex!"

- Eric M.

"Alex and I worked together to buy my first home in Boston, MA. It was an absolute pleasure and an overwhelmingly positive experience to work with him. I recommend him to anyone that's looking to buy a home. He catered the search to all my needs and preferences and actively responds to me whenever I had questions and concerns throughout the house searching and buying process."

- Jeremy L.

"Splice Realty did an incredible job helping me find a home in an especially competitive market during the pandemic in an extremely competitive location. I highly recommend them for the professional and knowledgeable staff."

- Victor W.

"We started working with Mike's group in 2021 and we bought a house in 2023. It was a long and weary journey in a very competitive market but we came out learned and grown as a young family. The team, especially Fen, Joyce, Alison, and Mike, were responsive and committed to our every request on showing, to inspecting, and offering of a house. Three things I like most about the team are: 1. They have the best streamline in team working. As a buyer, you are not working with one person who is going to take care of everything involved in a house purchase. Instead, they have a production line where each staff focuses and contributes to the part they are best at. 2. They require house inspection before offering. I, personally found this requirement very helpful because I am not good at handling uncertainty and risks. I'd like to know the condition and history of the house I am going to buy. On the other hand, I agree with the reasoning that the seller would prefer a buyer who knows more about the house and still makes the decision to purchase. 3. The Comparative Market Value analysis offers baseline judgement in an unpredictable market. We basically use the analysis as a rubric to check point and make final offer decisions. It saved us a lot of time. All in all, thank you very much Splice team!!!"

- Huan W.

"We have worked with Mike Park and Splice Realty to buy two different properties (Somerville and Medford). I'm deeply thankful for the whole team on how they provided insight and support throughout the whole process. They helped us ask the questions we didn't know to ask and, when appropriate, they helped us find answers.

They worked with our schedule and were always available yet never pushy. We have felt truly cared for.

I would 100% work with them again and would recommend anyone looking to buy a house to work with them as well."

- Jonathan L.