Responding to the need for a full-service real estate agency willing to adapt to individual customer needs, Annette Given founded The Charles Realty in 1984. Under her guidance, the agency has achieved great success. It has grown from an agency with two brokers to twelve real estate professional agents. Sales volume has increased each year by as much as 30%.
Annette started off as an agent with a background as a paralegal at an established law f...
Annette and her team did a great job helping me get to market quickly and determine a great price to list my home. They were very easy to communicate with, and always ava...
Annette and her team did a great job helping me get to market quickly and determine a great price to list my home. They were very ...
5.0
4/13/2026
• hadeka2978
Bought a Condo home in 2026 in Corey hill, Boston, MA.
Franca is a consummate professional that truly raises the bar for real estate professionals. Her wealth of knowledge was invaluable in navigating a complex and challengin...
Franca is a consummate professional that truly raises the bar for real estate professionals. Her wealth of knowledge was invaluabl...
5.0
3/16/2026
• Kristen Corkum
Bought a Apartment home in 2025 in Charlestown, Charlestown, MA.
Working with Franca was an excellent experience from start to finish. She was incredibly responsive and always willing to accommodate my schedule when it came to showings...
Working with Franca was an excellent experience from start to finish. She was incredibly responsive and always willing to accommod...
5.0
3/15/2026
• Chris
Bought a Condo home in 2025 in East boston, Boston, MA.
We worked with Franca when buying our first home and had a great experience. As first-time buyers we had a lot of questions, and she was patient about walking us through ...
We worked with Franca when buying our first home and had a great experience. As first-time buyers we had a lot of questions, and s...
Annette and her team went above and beyond when we sadly had to sell my uncle’s beloved home in MA while we were in PA. Annette guided me through everything and was extre...
Annette and her team went above and beyond when we sadly had to sell my uncle’s beloved home in MA while we were in PA. Annette gu...
Working with Franca was an excellent experience while finding our rental apartment. From the very beginning, it was clear that she is not only knowledgeable about the rea...
Working with Franca was an excellent experience while finding our rental apartment. From the very beginning, it was clear that she...
5.0
3/29/2025
• cathj283
Sold a Apartment home in 2025 in Back bay, Boston, MA.
Annette and Mackenzie were amazing to work with on our recent sale in the Back Bay. We have bought and sold several homes and our experience with Annette and her team wa...
Annette and Mackenzie were amazing to work with on our recent sale in the Back Bay. We have bought and sold several homes and our...
Annette and Franca did an outstanding job representing me. They focused on what I said I was looking for and encouraged me without placing any undue pressure on me. The...
Annette and Franca did an outstanding job representing me. They focused on what I said I was looking for and encouraged me withou...
Dear Annette, Mackenzie and Peter!
We can’t thank you enough for all the care you have taken of us. Your advice was always sound and well considered. You made the proc...
Dear Annette, Mackenzie and Peter!
We can’t thank you enough for all the care you have taken of us. Your advice was always sound...
Annette and her team did very good job on my purchasing journey. They helped me in very professional way. Annette and her team are well organized, they always could get t...
Annette and her team did very good job on my purchasing journey. They helped me in very professional way. Annette and her team are...