I have had the pleasure of working with both Sarah MacBurnie and Tim Shea, of the Sarah MacBurnie…read moregroup. Their backgrounds are very impressive and they both are easy to talk to and connect with. It's very obvious that they are experts on North Shore Real Estate, and Beverly, in particular. I also love their "MacBurning Questions" series on youtube! They really know how to put a fun and personal spin on real estate. I highly recommend this team if you are in the process of buying or selling real estate in this area. For Your "MacBurning Questions": https://marealtah.wordpress.com

I've worked with Sarah and Tim for years. They are a very successful team. Their understanding of…read morereal estate strategy combined with above average people skills helped get the best deal out there. Tim's sense of humor diffused a tough situation and got the deal to close without remorse on either side. Working with them makes a tough process so much easier and I highly recommend them!

Rich Rosa was fantastic. My wife and I were searching for a north-of-Boston home while living on…read morethe West Coast and Rich made the process SO much easier. 1) Great communicator with excellent attention to detail 2) Great at anticipating questions and getting you in touch with good professionals for different parts of process (home inspectors, RE lawyers etc) and helping you find a good one. 3) Great at raising questions that a home listing won't tell you (what is the home near/not near? busy street?) 4) He's not just firing his own ideas at you, he listens and works with what YOU want. If you're an engineer type like me, he'll give you a spreadsheet market analysis, if you are are more mood and feel, he will speak to that. 5) Great negotiator 6) Super punctual and responsive, we pulled off a 30-day closing window which wouldn't have been possible w/o Rich's professionalism I could go on. So glad we found him.

Rich was a great agent as he helped us buy our first house! He helped us navigate the process from…read morestart to finish. He was very thorough when looking at houses with us and pointed out things to look out for that we would have otherwise missed. He worked diligently on our behalf from the time we hired him as our agent through closing. In that time we saw quite a few houses and made several offers, but not once did we ever feel pressured by Rich - he very much works for his clients and is not at all pushy, which we sincerely appreciated! I would recommend Rich to anyone looking to buy a home in Greater Boston!

John and Cindy came highly recommended to us when beginning our home search in the North Shore…read more They focused on understanding our requests and really getting to know us as a couple. They joined us on many open houses and helped us to effectively evaluate the property, price and prospects of the homes we saw. It was our second visit to an open house in Marblehead where John and Cindy helped us see the potential in what would be our future home. They led us through a seamless offer and acceptance process which allowed us to buy the home we own today!

John and Cindy are absolutely wonderful to work with. They helped us find two homes now and one…read moresale. They are aggressive and smart in their guidance and clearly know the market better than anyone. Highly recommend!

J Barrett has several nice properties. After seeing a home at 16 Lakemans Lane we proceeded to make…read morean offer. The seller and sellers agent were not too friendly although we are from the west coast so thought it was just a geographic issue. I suspected the market price was not the list price and the agent couldn't answer basic questions like room size. There was no acknowledgement that the home didn't have a garage, functional kitchen, or updated bathrooms, and an already established easement you had to deal with. I suspected I should move on but offered on the home and got an appraisal that was accurate. $679000 list price and a $610000 appraisal. Not the bargain they want you to think it is. Don't waste your time getting a ton of negative equity.

Ed Dick at J Barrett was great to work with. We recently moved back to the area and were not…read moreplanning on using a buyer's agent since we had previously had less than helpful realtors in the past. After meeting Ed we changed our minds. Very early on it was clear to that Ed had a vast amount of experience and in depth knowledge of the local market. In the age of Redfin it may seem like the role of a buyer's agent is diminishing, but as the market heats back up and the strategy of the offer becomes more important we found Ed's experience and knowledge to be a huge asset and key to us getting our ideal property at a fair price.

I trusted Kevin immensely after everyone I knew who's worked with him had had a positive…read moreexperience. I was very picky about what I wanted to buy so he had his work cut out for him. He was patient and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond what was expected. His guidance and insight into Newburyport market were invaluable. Well done, Fruh Realty!

In selling our house during a down market. His perseverance and knowledge was key in finding a…read morebuyer and negotiating a fair price. During our search for a condo Kevin again went above and beyond to insure that the process was seamless and timely. Kevin was a pleasure to work with, persistent, professional, and always patient.

Colleen Toner of Toner Real Estate made selling our inherited home in Lynn a smooth and positive…read moreexperience. She connected us with excellent painters, carpet installers, and floor refinishers who helped get the house ready quickly and beautifully. Colleen knows the Lynn market inside and out, and her guidance was spot on from pricing to timing. She always responded promptly--whether by phone, text, or email--and made us feel supported throughout the entire process. We highly recommend her.

What sets Colleen apart from other realtors is not just her expertise, but her character. In an…read moreindustry that can often feel fast-paced and sales-driven, Colleen is patient, kind, and never pushy. She prioritizes people over transactions and ensures that her clients feel supported, informed, and confident throughout the entire process. During our home-buying journey, there were many frustrating and stressful moments. At times, the process felt overwhelming and discouraging. Through it all, Colleen remained a steady source of positivity and reassurance. She was always reachable when we needed her, no matter the time or circumstance. Her responsiveness and calm demeanor gave us confidence when we needed it most. What impressed us most was her honesty. On more than one occasion, Colleen advised us that a house we were considering was not right for us. Rather than focusing on making a sale, she focused on making sure we made the right decision for our family. That level of integrity is rare and speaks volumes about her values as a businesswoman. Colleen's support went far beyond showing homes and negotiating contracts. She guided us through a difficult process with empathy, professionalism, and genuine care. Because of her, what could have been an overwhelmingly negative experience became one we look back on with gratitude. Colleen Toner represents the very best of what a businesswoman should be: experienced, ethical, compassionate, and deeply committed to the people she serves. Her impact goes far beyond real estate transactions -- she builds trust, confidence, and lasting relationships.