We loved working with Ben and the whole team! Ben was very knowledgeable about the real estate…read moremarket and helped us navigate smoothly through the home buying process. He was extremely responsive while searching and very quick in pulling comps and putting together offers. There was never a moment we felt pressured throughout the process. After we got an offer accepted, Ben helped us getting a lawyer and lined up contractors for modifications we wanted to make before moving in. The team worked seamlessly with our lender and we reached closing without a worry. I could not recommend enough to work with Ben and team!

We've purchased two homes with Ben. He was wonderful to work with both times. He's knowledgeable,…read morepatient with our many questions, and always very quick to respond, which is necessary in real estate sometimes when you need to move fast on some offers. He's just a pleasure to work with. Also, importantly, his entire team is very professional and kind. Amy helped with our walk-through and setting up our second property to become a rental. They also have great connections (lawyers, contractors, etc.)! We feel like we have an awesome team in Commonwealth that we can lean on for support.

I was introduced to Jill McTague by my home's former buyer's (only) agent, a friend of Jill's and…read moresomeone I trust completely. A sudden divorce in my senior years had made living alone in a house with property in a semi-rural location too difficult for me to manage, so I made the decision to sell. Although 3rd on the 5 agent to vet list I was sent, I decided to interview Jill first based on my referrer's comment that I would like her. Wow, what an understatement! During my talk with Jill, it became quickly clear to me that here was a calm, straightforward, down-to-earth (my best compliment) , intelligent, thoughtful and very empathetic person, professional without attitude, knowledgeable and obviously very experienced yet with a fully hand-in-hand cooperative idea of the seller/seller's agent relationship. I hired her on the spot. Although I had had experience selling a relative's house prior, Jill walked me thru a much more involved and emotionally wrought several months with patience at my many texts, questions, and calls and with unsurpassed availability. She maintained a positive attitude throughout (this is simply who she is) and an exact knowledge of what I needed to do and, maybe more important, what I didn't need to do to get the house best fit for the sale I wanted. While she lived some distance from my home, she did the research necessary for my area, was accurate in her pricing while tolerating and respecting certain conditions I had set price-wise in order to be willing to sell this season, and she worked very hard and achieved my goals in the sales negotiations. Jill had waited for the ideal time to list and the house sold in 5 days. Jill is just a terrific agent, and a genuinely honest and kind person. I can't compliment her work on my sale enough, and her husband/agent Peter's assistance and support in my house prep was icing on the cake! Best possible experience and outcome during a difficult time in my life. Very grateful. Best, most professional realty service. Highest recommendation.

Jill is a fantastic real estate agent. Her energy, and attention to details are superb…read more She made everything happen smooth and easy. Highly recommended!

This review is for Stephen Johansen (Realtor):…read more I've had the pleasure of working with Stephen as my realtor for the past four years, and I can't say enough positive things about him. As a landlord managing a condo, Stephen has helped me lease my unit to three different tenants over the years, each time flawlessly. His professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to move quickly ensured that my condo was never vacant for long, which helped me minimize losses. One of the most remarkable situations was when a tenant unexpectedly broke their lease while I was out of town dealing with a stressful life event. Stephen stepped in and handled everything from inspections and project-managing a refurbishment to finding a new tenant--all without me having to lift a finger. His ability to manage this process so smoothly while I was dealing with another stressor was nothing short of a lifesaver. He took all the weight off my shoulders and ensured a seamless transition with the new tenant moving in quickly. Stephen has also been invaluable to my extended family, who are immigrant grass-root landlords and speak very little English. He has been able to communicate and collaborate with them effortlessly, which speaks to his excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability. Stephen has earned my family's full trust over the years, and I am confident he will continue to do so in any future collaborations. His expertise in the Cambridge, Boston, and Greater Boston markets is second to none. Not only has he consistently delivered for me, but he has also supported my family with their rental and buying/selling needs for a handful of properties. He's always proactive, communicative, and has a strong sense of integrity. I truly believe Stephen deserves recognition for his tireless dedication, professionalism, and ability to build trust with his clients. If you're looking for a realtor who will go above and beyond, Stephen Johansen is the one you want in your corner. I look forward to working with him again in the future!

This review is specifically for Pete Guiney. We were the buyers for a home that he was the listing…read moreagent for. While Pete did not represent us, he was extremely difficult to work with and made the buying experience stressful for us. We were out of state buyers navigating the logistics and complications of selling and buying a home at the same time. Pete's demeanor was extremely transactional, putting the people element last and was very eager to close the sale by the end of the quarter deadline. He was also challenging for our buying agent to work with and used a lot of passive aggressive tone in his responses. We have used Compass many times in the past for both buying and selling, and this is not the level of care we would have expected to encounter from a Compass agent. To make matters even worse, we felt like Pete was dishonest throughout the process saying whatever needed to be said to close the deal. In the home inspection, there was clear evidence of water staining in the basement with identifiable cracks. Pete kept denying the presence of any water saying that the seller had not observed this at all, yet there was clear photographic evidence of water marks and staining in the inspection report. The seller did agree to repair the cracks using a recommendation and friend of Pete's. Fast forward to the present where we have now closed and moved into the house. To no surprise - we found a leak in the basement and water coming out of one of the cracks (see photo) during a heavy rainfall. We felt completely lied to and the work recommended by Pete was not done adequately (there is no warranty either for the sealing). As of present, Pete has been ignoring our agent's messages. This situation really reflects on Pete's character as an agent having zero regard for the people who buy the homes that he lists. For this reason alone, I do not recommend The Denman Group.

I listed my two-family and bought a beautiful home with the expertise of The Shanahan Group. I…read moreenjoyed working with and highly recommend them!! I listed my two-family in Medford with The Shanahan Group over the summer. Christine Curtain met with me and carried me through a very stressful time. She was thorough and diligent. After agreeing on a listing price, she wrote the perfect listing, scheduled and managed an open house within just a couple of days, and professionally dealt with my tenants (both of whom were not happy about the sale of the property). She handled a difficult situation delicately. I had several offers at the end of two days on the market, and the house sold at over asking very shortly thereafter. I also met with Christine at several properties that I had expressed an interest in buying. She worked with my busy schedule and answered all of my questions promptly and honestly. After a legnthy search, I settled on a home on the north shore. I came across it on a drive while visiting a friend. I loved it so much and really wanted to see it and make a move quickly. Christine had planned a week's vacation the same week. I spoke with one of Christine's associates, June Burt, who stepped in without hesitation and walked me through the offer procedure and subsequently visited the property with me so I could get another look at it with a family member. Upon Christine's return, she haggled with the sellers on my behalf and saved me a chunk of money off of the sale price. I also thouroughly enjoyed the beautiful housewarming gift they sent to me - a patio heater. What a thoughful surprise!! I love my new home and couldn't be happier with the quality of service and attention I received from The Shanahan Group.

Dara Singleton is an excellent option to put your place on the market. She helped us sell two…read morecondos in Cambridge. She is efficient, responsive, knowledgeable and thorough-- everything that you want in an agent. She partnered with us on day one and provided an analysis of our property and walked us through the sale process. She gave recommendations on best practices and positioning our property for the best sale price. She managed all of the milestones and kept us in the loop and provided contacts as necessary for staging and legal. It was a great experience and we are happy with the result!

It took me a while to write this review because it was hard to put into words just how amazing of a…read morerealtor Judie is. Really, the best of the best. I was looking for a house in Salem for 4 years. I toured countless houses, and tried working with a few realtors. Most of them would just pressure me to buy a house that I wasn't interested in. Then I linked up with Judie, and two months later she helped me find my dream house. She gave me a heads up before the house even hit the market. During the process of closing, anytime I didn't know something, she had the answer, and anytime I needed a contractor, she had someone who had a better price and quality than anyone I could find. Most importantly whenever there was a problem, she had a solution and took initiative. On top of that she is such an unbelievably pleasant person that you could discuss anything with. Buying a house can be stressful, but she made it such a smooth experience. Now she is helping me sell my condo, and as I am about to put it on the market she brings those same attributes, making the selling experience so much more manageable with a busy work schedule. To sum up, Judie *will* help you find your dream home (or sell it). With her experience, expertise, and connections she will make the process smooth. Most importantly her wonderfully kind personality will make you feel at ease knowing you're working with a master of the trade. Thank you Judie, you're the best!

Working with Judie to sell my Salem condo during the middle of Covid-19 was like having a good…read morefriend in your corner the whole way. Her patience, understanding, attention to details, and thoughtfulness made the process as painless as it could be. Judie went above and beyond to make sure that myself and my neighbors were protected and safe from visitors during showings and open houses in the middle of a pandemic. Her legal knowledge shines through when it needs to, which saved tons of headaches! Judie was always available to help or just chat when I was nervous about the selling. She kept in contact throughout the process and the pandemic. She cares and knows her stuff! I could not recommend a better realtor. Judie's support and expertise are second to none! I can't imagine having worked with anyone else and am glad I found her!!!

There are not enough words to express how great our experience was with Comrie Realty and our…read moreagent, Kate Grater. We accidentally became acquainted with Kate when we inquired about some additional details about a house we saw for sale on realtor.com. She just happened to be who responded. Lucky for us! We were first time home buyers and new to the area, so we needed a knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy realtor to walk us through the process. Kate delivered all that and more. We love our home and highly recommend Comrie Real Estate.

I'd like to add that during our home inspection, Mr. Comrie followed us around very closely…read more Intimidation tactic? Didn't work. He also made sure he was present while we needed to get a simple measurement with our realtor. To add to that, we were told we had only 15 or so minutes to gather this information. Our neighbors experienced similar tactics with this (seller's) agent. Mr. Comrie didn't like my prior review & sent me a lengthy email. I have every right to share my experience with the public.

We conducted a search of realtors and chose The Ternullo Team. They did what ever was needed…read morethrough the whole process. For instance we came up with a list of fixes for the dated home. They gave us clarity of what things were important and which things were not necessary/efficient. They have an excellent electrician/carpenter who did his work quickly with excellent quality and very fair pricing (well below other bids). They helped us staging the home and removing items at well below prices we got from other vendors. They put the home on the market, had 3 showings, and we got 4 bids, one of which well exceeded our hopes - all in less than a week. They worked well with our lawyer and took care of the closing. I cannot imagine a better experience than we had with John and Michelle!

John and Michelle helped us sell our starter home and win a bidding war for our forever home. They…read moreare well connected, thoughtful, and know the industry inside and out. I cannot recommend them enough.

Exceptional Real Estate Partner - Phil Delivers Results…read more I've had the pleasure of working with Phil at Park Hou Group through Splice on multiple transactions over the years. Phil helped me purchase a single-family home in Cambridge, buy a townhouse condo in Somerville, and later sell the condo. Each experience exceeded my expectations. Going Above and Beyond from Day One For my Cambridge purchase, Phil's team secured an early showing before the open house, allowing me to submit a competitive offer ahead of the crowd. In Cambridge's cutthroat market, this strategic move made all the difference--I'm confident I wouldn't have gotten the house otherwise. Phil provided an incredibly detailed comparative market analysis (CMA) that gave me the confidence to make a strong but justified offer. Expert Advice That Pays Dividends One of Phil's best recommendations was converting my 2-bed, 1.5-bath home into a 3-bed, 2-bath. This renovation created a versatile home office and guest room, and when I relocated, significantly increased the property's rental value. It's rare to find a realtor who thinks so strategically about long-term value. Unmatched Expertise and Resources Phil's personal experience with rental properties and renovations sets him apart. As a first-time renovator, I had countless questions, and Phil never hesitated to share his knowledge--even well after closing. I later learned he develops properties himself and manages investment properties for other clients, which explains his deep understanding of what to buy, what to avoid, and how to maximize ROI on improvements. A Full-Service Team with Vetted Professionals Phil has built an impressive network of trusted vendors--inspectors, architects, contractors, loan officers, attorneys, photographers, stagers, and more. When he makes a recommendation, I don't waste time researching alternatives because I know they're competent and fairly priced. This network is invaluable and saves tremendous time and stress. Proactive Marketing That Gets Results When selling my condo, Phil convinced me to stage the property (excellent advice) and staffed the open house with multiple team members to ensure every visitor felt attended to. What impressed me most was his follow-through--he personally called every prospective buyer multiple times for feedback and to maintain engagement. Phil doesn't just list properties; he actively sells them. Always Available, Always Professional Throughout every transaction, Phil was accessible via text and phone, answering questions and easing anxieties. His communication style is both professional and reassuring during what can be a stressful process. I've recommended Phil to all my friends because I genuinely believe you won't find a better realtor in the Boston area. His combination of market knowledge, strategic thinking, and exceptional service makes him an invaluable partner in any real estate transaction.

Splice Realty is and has been amazing…read more They were the reality group that help my partner and I brought our first home. On every step of the way, they walk and talk us though it. As 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, tax, and other fees. They made as feel comfortable with every decision and empower every decision with facts. They honesty and fact checking was something we needed. Buying a house is difficult but factors such as the pandemic and inflation doesn'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!