Joshua is most definitely emerging as the go-to guy for real estate in Providence. He brings with him a wealth of years of experience in matching both buyers and renters with spaces in NYC, and it shows. He has a keen eye for value and character, and every space that he lists is unique in some way. Thanks to Joshua, I ended up in a truly breathtaking apartment that I could never have discovered on my own. It is unlike any I have seen in my 8 years living in Providence. The process also could not have been easier. Joshua took the initiative to contact me about the apartment, thinking that I might be a good match for the space. From there, he facilitated the transfer of keys, the signing of the lease, and communication with my new landlord. Joshua even offered to come to my place of work to make the completion of paperwork as hassle-free as possible. I don’t plan on leaving my new place anytime soon, but I would utilize his services again without hesitation. He comes most highly recommended!
- Rachel F. (Renter, Providence, RI)
Buying a home can be stressful and overwhelming, but Joshua made the whole process seamless for us. We loved the first house we saw, and were ready to buy it, but Joshua suggested we view other houses to compare prices and locations. As it turned out, the first house was not the best one for us. We ended up buying another house right around the corner which was a better value and, basically, just a better house. We still had the location we wanted, but with a much nicer house. Not only was Joshua courteous and professional in handling all paperwork and negotiations, he is friendly and has a great sense of humor. We could not have been happier with the whole experience. Thanks to Joshua, we got the home we wanted in a great location and at a great price. Perfect!
Carla T. and Lionel T. (Buyers, Providence, RI)
Joshua Deaner of “The Rhode Guide” is impressive. My girlfriend and I were searching long-distance for a new apartment in Providence, RI and thankfully found his website on day one. After a few email exchanges he met us for a city tour of the best places available and we quickly fell in love with our new apartment. His expertise and professionalism put us at ease during what is typically a very stressful time. Oh, and extra credit goes to his well-designed website and excellent photography. Makes all the difference!
- Jon D. and Rachel B. (Renters, Providence, RI)
If you’re looking for an agent who will help you find just the right rental, then you’ve got to call Joshua. He’s accessible, friendly, and sincere . . . Plus he’s just a great guy to be around. We are very grateful to have worked with him, and it’s been the very best real estate experience we’ve ever had.
- Allison S. (Renter, Providence, RI)
I am very pleased to write an endorsement for The Rhode Guide. I utilized Joshua Deaner for several ‘projects’ including 1) finding tenants for my single family house, 2) finding a suitable rental unit for myself and 3) seeking potential properties for me to purchase. In each case my needs and scheduling constraints were very unique and very challenging, yet they were handled successfully and with a level of professionalism, courtesy and timeliness not seen in today’s world! Furthermore, when my conditions changed Joshua was not only responsive but extremely empathic. I now have a great tenant – at the optimal rent, a great place to live that suits my budget and life style and a trusted business relationship with a truly top-notch competent real estate professional. I cannot possibly over-state my satisfaction with The Rhode Guide. I highly recommend him to anyone.
- John T. (Landlord, Renter, Buyer Barrington, RI)
This past spring, my partner and I decided to move from Los Angeles to Providence. Although we had quite a few friends in the area, we were starting from scratch in nearly every way. We began our apartment search with Google. A generic “Providence Apartments” search yielded nearly 10,000,000 results. Luckily, with a few tweaks in our search, we literally stumbled upon The Rhode Guide. Immediately, we knew we’d hit the mother load. Joshua’s listings were exactly what we were looking for! So with Joshua at our side, we hit the ground running. Little did we know that Joshua’s experience and knowledge of the market would soon change our rental search into a buying opportunity. Four months later, we couldn’t be happier. What started as a hunt for the perfect loft rental ultimately became home ownership at Waterplace Luxury Condominiums. Thank you, Joshua, for seeing us through from start to finish!!!
- Randle R. (Buyer, Providence, RI)
I have never used a realtor for the last 10 years of renting my condo, I used craigslist and handled it myself. I had a 2 year hiatus from having to list the condo and when I did my usual Craigslist thing, I found my listing at the bottom of the heap- no calls! Started re listing every 2 days for 3 full months (still way down the list) and got some calls but no one suitable. I gave up and decided to give The Rhode Guide with Joshua Deaner as my agent. Within 3 days, I’m not exaggerating, 3 days he had a qualified renter ready to move in. Then he did a background and credit check, something I never bothered with, and I was instantly impressed. Bottom line- great tenants, no hassle about showing the place or them moving in; sure I had to pay, but it was well worth it and I lost more in not renting my condo in 1 month than it cost me to have Joshua handle it all. He is responsive, smart and available. You would be a dope to try any other way than Joshua!
- Jono B. (Landlord, Providence, RI)
Providence was a relative unknown to my fiancee and me when we decided for logistical reasons that it would make sense for us to live there. Beyond logistics, we love what the city has to offer, and know that we will be very happy there. I was lucky enough to contact Joshua Deaner of The Rhode Guide early on in my search. From two brief telephone calls, I could tell that he is a consummate professional who knows Providence like the back of his hand, and understands all of the machinations of the Providence rental market–and no doubt the housing market as well. If I were looking to buy OR list a property for sale, I would turn to no one else in Providence. Joshua did not solicit this feedback–I thought he deserved it, and that I can help future renters get what you want as quickly as possible by using his services. You can tell from his rental listings alone that he is a cut above the other rental agents I reviewed. I proceeded to engage Joshua as a renter’s agent, and he performed extraordinarily well for us. His advice on what neighborhoods, or portions thereof, are good to live in and which are more mixed, was invaluable, as was his advice on the relative pros and cons of different offered properties. He took on arranging a host of showings, staying true to what we said we wanted in the way of a large apartment–and also, critically, what was within our budget. Joshua has all his own forms to make the process go as smoothly as conceivably possible, from Rental Application, to Credit Check, to a form of lease that a landlord may choose to use if he or she wishes. He gets FIVE Stars from me.
- Gordon H. (Renter, Providence, RI)
Looking for apartments is always daunting and you don’t really know who to trust… that’s been my experience anyway. When I first came across Joshua’s website, I thought it was too good to be true; all the listings he had looked amazing and very well taken care of. We set up an appointment with him to see a few apartments and we loved all of them; however, because we were unsure of a move out date, location snobbery, and budget concerns, we gave enthusiastic responses but never an affirmative “yes”. Joshua was great at this point because he had mentioned a property he hadn’t seen yet but knew that it was in a place we’d love at a great price. Unfortunately, it was a month too early for what we wanted. Luckily for us Joshua worked his magic and got us the apartment and my roommates and I still talk about how we can’t believe how awesome our apartment is. So, needless to say, our experience with Joshua was amazing, professional, and great to work with and would recommend him to anyone who asked.
- Sam P. (Renter, Providence, RI)
Looking for a home from 900 Miles away is never easy, Luckily we found Joshua Deaner and the process became manageable. Joshua patiently toured us around several towns in Rhode Island before we decided on the East Side. Once we knew that was where we wanted to be Joshua was instrumental in helping us find and negotiate a great deal on a great home. He even met flooring contractors at the house allowing us to get our floors redone before we moved to RI! If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, low pressure realtor with the negotiating skills that will get you the right house at the right price, Joshua is your man.
- Jason B. (Buyer, Providence, RI)
In all honesty, I must stress that Joshua is uncharacteristically patient, capable, intelligent, tolerant and so much more. If I go on, I’d be inclined to write an entire book about his excellence both as a realtor and a person. I would ask for his help again in the future with no second thoughts.
- Lea G. (Renter, Providence, RI)
After 5 months of trying to rent out my loft myself using Craigslist, supermarket flyers and even Facebook, I turned to Joshua Deaner at The Rhode Guide. He had it rented within one month. Joshua was great to deal with, professional, and timely. Yes, it cost more than doing it myself, but he had the expertise and the reach to get it done expeditiously. I might still be waiting for someone to rent my apartment! I’m glad I turned to Joshua. I highly recommend him to anyone trying to rent, and plan on using him in the future.
- Adam G. (Landlord, Providence, RI)
Finding a renter for a loft in Pawtucket RI is no easy task. Keeping Craigslist current and just getting the word out is a pain and a time drain. I called Joshua at The Rhode Guide for help and it was not long before he had a constant stream of interested renters through his website. He took beautiful photographs of the space, showed it to a number of potential candidates and it was not long before we had a new tenant. He managed all of the negotiations, lease signing etc. I could not imagine trying to rent the loft on my own after the great experience with The Rhode Guide.
- Jesse K. (Landlord, Pawtucket, RI)
Josh was the first and only realtor I used when I moved to Providence. I couldn’t have had a better experience. I travel extensively and Josh was able to fit my weird schedule. I have never used a broker for Rental Properties before, but now I completely see the value. After the initial showing (my choice), Josh understood what I was looking for and took the lead, a “HUGE” service to me. I love the place that he found for me, there was never any pressure and it is exactly what I started out to find. That said, without Josh’s help I never would have found it. Thanks.”
- Tim L. (Renter, Providence, RI)
Joshua was great to work with and very professional. He responded promptly to all forms of communication from my husband and myself. He worked very hard to get our apartment rented as soon as possible. He got the advertisement on the internet extremely quickly and began showing the apartment right away. We ended up with great tenants. I highly recommend him.
- Katy E. (Landlord, Providence, RI)
I had very specific requirements when searching for a new apartment. I found Therhodeguide.com and was immediately drawn in to the style and quality of the rental listings. Joshua has a great eye for design and knows Providence well. He helped find me exactly what I was looking in a short period of time. I would definitely recommend The Rhode Guide to others.
- Matt F. (Renter, Providence, RI)
Another businessman relocating to Providence on a short timetable here. I found Mr. Deaner through his helpful internet listings. He had the best, most informative posts about the property that most interested me. While I had budgeted time and money for a house-hunting trip, our search went so well just via email and the occasional telephone call that I was able to rent a place sight unseen. Everything was fast and painless. I love the apartment and I’ve still never actually met Mr. Deaner in person.
- Rick R. (Renter, Providence, RI)
After a host of apartment aggravations and anxieties we were more than fortunate to find Joshua who provided us not only with his expertise as a realtor, but also gave us a warm welcome into our new neighborhood. We were quickly attracted to him above other realtors because of his immediate responsiveness and the professionalism of his website that showed obvious enthusiasm and commitment to his work. He provided us with the apartment we were looking for and made the entire process a piece of cake.
- Andrea O. and Jennifer O. (Renters, Providence, RI)
I had several bad experiences with realtors in Providence before: they never call back, show you the worst dumps and seem simply not interested in finding an apartment for you at all. So I was surprised to meet a realtor like Joshua Deaner. He caught my attention because of his impressive homepage. He is very professional, responds quickly, really listens to your needs and wishes and makes it his personal interest to find a place for you that really fits! It took me only two days to find the perfect apartment. If you are looking for a pleasant apartment search (yes, this is possible!), Joshua is your guy!
- Rhea B. (Renter, Providence, RI)