I worked with Dillon and Amber. They both spoke with me on the phone for 30 minutes and gave me a…read morelot of valuable insight into the areas I was looking at, commuting, and how to be successful in the Boston real estate market. Dillon seems very knowledgeable, experienced, and genuine. Amber was honest, professional, kind, and gave us a really solid viewing considering our time frame. While my experience with their agency was overall favorable - there was one part that we wished was improved. (Know that we gave them a very short time frame and this is my first time renting an apartment so I probably had some communication errors/mistakes on my end too) I would have liked to receive up to date listing searches every day. The market moves so so fast and in order to get a good place you really have to snag it while its fresh. We sent back our top selections from a list sent to us a day or two prior and we didn't get to see our favorite ones because they were already gone when it came time for viewings. It would have been nice to have had the updated searches, or to have been sent some newer good options in lieu of the ones that we had missed out on. We ended up renting with another agency. Me and my partner stayed diligent about vetting new apartments as they popped up on our apps, and while it was hard to let down Amber and Dillon after they took the time to take us out for viewings, we are happy and very fortunate that we did because we were able to get an amazing apartment that was fresh 16 hours on the market over the weekend. Long story short - These are very good, knowledgeable, and professional people doing very good work, but in this case it didn't work out. My best piece of advice for succeeding in this market is that if you want to get a really good place you have to check your apps every day and then be able to meet the agent on a whim mere hours after it has been posted.

Just closed on a property in Dracut, MA. I was the listing agent and Dillon Currier was the buyers…read moreagent. My experience working with Dillon was 5 stars and I really appreciate all of his hard work in getting this deal closed. There were a few bumps along the way, but we worked through them together and got the job done. Thank you Dillon.

We first met Doug Morrow through a couple of our neighbors about 10 years ago, and when we decided…read moreto sell our house in Lynn, we remembered Doug primarily as being relaxed and easy to talk to, a really nice person. Our memories of his profession came only secondary. Although our primary memories are certainly accurate, it's been through our secondary memories that we benefited greatly through the sale of our house in Lynn. We decided on Doug Morrow for a number of reasons, and now through our fortunate firsthand experience, we recommend Doug Morrow unreservedly as a superb real estate professional! First and foremost, Doug is very familiar with real estate laws and their nuances. He can and did interact as a real estate agent very well and very easily with both the sellers' attorney and buyer's attorney in the sale of our house particularly with regard to the documents of the trade, e.g. Purchase and Sales Agreements, Certificates of Habitation, etc. Almost as important, Doug knows his way around Lynn City Hall - a nearly impenetrable edifice, which is mostly beyond comprehension of the average citizen and often stands in the way of the average citizen (if not actively standing against the average citizen). Doug navigated city hall and obtained certain documents as well as very particular information with regard to the sale in a most skillful manner, a skill developed after many, many successful years in the real estate profession. Thankfully, Doug facilitated our path through that part of the process, and we emerged unscathed! Not only was Doug a perfect liaison between sellers' attorney and buyer's attorney, he is simply a good liaison. As our exclusive sellers' agent, Doug represented our (sellers') interests masterfully, yet he maintained a smooth working relationship with the buyer, so that the buyer never found himself in an adversarial position with us. By way of a personal opinion, this was due in large part to Doug's easy-going, relaxed personality. He gets along well with all types of people. With regard to the selling strategy, Doug placed us onto an improvement plan that ultimately added tens of thousands of dollars to our sale price. In short, my wife and I are now very handy with spackle and paint -- the colors brilliantly chosen to fit the rooms, and we observed small but vitally important open house "no-no's." There should be no medicines of any kind in the bathroom medicine cabinets. Remove all personal items of importance from view, e.g. jewelry, important documents, etc. No toilet seats should be open. No food in the refrigerator beyond a (very) few symbolic items, and those should be fresh. Although Doug had originally intended a "360 video" taping of the house, the video team's schedule was not able to accommodate our open house date. Instead, Doug invited a successful Boston photography studio professional on short notice to shoot the house. Her photographs were almost works of art. They certainly portrayed our house in its very best possible light, and her photo shoot generated such a buzz on Redfin.com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com, et al that the general prediction was the house would sell within 9 days - indeed it did! The house is a three-story single-family structure. Doug was accompanied by two associates for the open house. Each of the three monitored a floor to be immediately available for questions and to provide a certain level of security for that particular floor. Without a doubt, the integrity of our house was in good hands throughout the showing. From beginning to end, Doug Morrow conducted himself as a dedicated, knowledgeable - and caring - professional. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone better in the field. Doug Morrow has our sincere and enthusiastic endorsement. Call him for a chat and decide for yourself. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.

My wife and I could not be happier with our experience with Doug! We were first time homebuyers, so…read morewe had a lot of questions. Doug guided us through the process with good humor, tons of expertise and excellent responsiveness to our many calls and emails. Although I am sure that he has many clients, he never made us feel like we were just a number because he was always on top of our case, moving things along, and communicating effectively with our mortgage people and, once we had made an offer, the sellers' agent. When we weren't sure what to do or how to proceed, it was very reassuring to know that Doug has many, many years of experience in real estate on the North Shore. He was able to contextualize some of the issues we were looking at (anywhere from deciding on a property and negotiation of the offer to the results from the inspection and the appraisal) within his broad experience, which made us feel better as first-timers who were not really aware of the process. I would not hesitate to recommend Doug to anyone looking to buy a house, but first time homebuyers should know that you could not find a better guide through the sometimes stressful and confusing process!

You really can't go wrong using Cali Realty group. Joseph Cali helped me with a difficult…read moreout-of-state transaction (I was out of state, but the property was in Massachusetts). Joe Cali handled all the details, assisted with preparing the property for sale, went above and beyond in every possible way. I honestly didn't have to worry about a thing because I knew Joe and his team were so experienced and knowledgeable that my property was in the right hands from start to finish. Joe also has the patience of a saint because I know I'm a very demanding customer. However, Joe calmly and clearly explained various aspects of the process like pricing decisions, recommended improvements, and essential fixes needed to fetch the best possible market price. I was very happy with the final sale price that we ended up receiving and I owe it all to Joe Cali and his seasoned team working with him. If you want the best possible real estate experience, you won't regret hiring anyone from Cali Realty.

Just wanted to update because we've used the Cali Realty Group to sell a second house--super fast,…read moreefficient, and professional. I think the way the listing was displayed and worded was a key factor in bringing in quite a few potential buyers for private showings, as well as a good crowd at the open house.

It might be a case of the same bad agent, but we had extremely weird experiences through a few 617…read morerental listings. Showings we booked would be cancelled at last minute, the agent would go MIA and not respond to messages, and we would be told there were multiple offers on an apartment and we would need to bid up...only for the property to still be available weeks after we declined to do so. Not sure what their deal is, maybe they use Zillow just to get potential broker relationships and don't actually have the properties they put there, but it was a really odd experience all around.

Sadie and Sam were amazing in helping me find a place quickly. Very communicate. Went above and…read morebeyond. Highly recommend

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 was referred to Jim through another broker I was working with when it seemed that I needed to…read moremove to a short sale for my Worcester condo. Jim is an experienced realtor in this arena and worked with me over many months to get this condo to sell. When it looked like the bank wasn't going to accept the buyer's offer, I made the decision to pull the condo out of the short sale and make up the difference. Jim was there, every step of the way - his patience and expertise were a real plus (I'm not always the easiest person to deal with). His response time to questions is phenomenal - often answered texts within a few minutes, and would always let me know his availability - never left me hanging. Buying/selling a house can be very stressful, but Jim is so on top of the market, he made it a positive experience for me. End result - the condo sold. Thanks Jim!

Donald Norton made the entire process from initial meeting through the closing easy and seamless…read more He was always accessible by phone, text and in person. He knows the market extremely well, and therefore priced the house smartly so we had a buyer shortly after it went on the market. Selling or buying a house can be stressful and confusing. I highly recommend Donald Norton and The Norton Group; they are experienced and knowledgeable in the greater Boston real estate market.

I had a very bad experience with this agent, I had my property in there hands to handle and I put…read moremy entire trust in them. When they posted a listing of my property that was humiliating, insulting, and discriminating and falsely posted towards me and my property. Needless to say, I wouldn't recommend anybody doing business with them. I wouldn't want to see anyone else going though what happened to me. There are much more better professional well known agents elsewhere.

I contacted Shawn 3 years ago because he sold a condo in my building and I was hoping to get advice…read moreon selling mine. He was honest and let me know that the timing wasn't right since I wouldn't make any profit in the market at the time. We kept in touch over the years and he let me know that this year was the year to sell and boy was he right!! He advised me from beginning to end. My condo was sold with a cash offer in 6 weeks without needing to do any updates! His expertise about the market was invaluable from how to set up the condo, to having his photographer come in, to having an open house which drew in ~100 people that led to 3 solid offers. All of this was done by the way while I was out of state and I could only come to town once since I have a 7mth and 3yr old. Overall he's an awesome real estate agent and I would recommend him to others in a second! - Latoya Davis

Selling one's house can be of the most stressful things in life alongside to getting married or…read morehaving children. Fortunately for me, I had Shawn and his team to help me with this. When I met with Shawn, he laid out and presented his plan on how to properly put our home on the market. He detailed his strategy for getting the property ready, generating buzz for the property, bringing in serious buyers, and running a successful open house. Within days of the open house, thanks to his advice, we received multiple offers well above our list price! Throughout the whole process, Shawn guided us every step of the way to get our home sold. There was not one time I felt uneasy - Shawn was very proactive and was always there to answer any question I had. Words cannot describe the level of professionalism of Shawn and his team. One regret I do have is that we didn't find Shawn earlier to aid us in buying our previous home - there is no doubt that he would have been able to provide us with just as great of service! So do not let my regret be yours and DO consider Shawn and his team if you're looking to buy or sell your home. Thanks Shawn, it was great working with you.