I'm writing this review with a huge amount of happiness -- I can easily give a perfect review for…read moreLisa Doherty-Santana at Griffin Properties. If you're buying, here's what to expect: - Lisa will sit down with you and conduct a friendly interview on what you want to buy. - Lisa will recommend fantastic experts as part of your buying team: home insurance, lawyers, and mortgage lenders. The only recommendation we did not use was the home inspector due to scheduling and our own prior use. EVERY recommendation Lisa gives is a "tried and true" team member. They are all excellent. We used Jeff Nelson from Bank of America, Jeff Shargel's law office, and Matt Davison for the homeowner's insurance. All were excellent. - Lisa will email you listings of what you want, schedule showings, and give you open house notifications too. We saw a ton of properties in many towns -- Lisa does a lot of legwork. She even picked us up at the train station once when our car broke down. She goes ABOVE AND BEYOND! - Lisa is organized, fights for you, and is always your advocate. She asks questions you didn't even think of asking. - Lisa is super friendly, confident, smart, and a FANTASTIC negotiator. Even at our final home walkthrough, she found a minor item needing repair, got us monetary protection in the 11th hour (at closing!), and worked with the lawyers. She does this all with panache and friendliness. - Lisa is honest and tells you what you need to hear. She delivers bad news with such friendly skill and diplomacy, that you can't help but move forward with a better feeling instead of a negative one. She is such an excellent advocate. I highly, highly recommend her. She has a great communication style. Go to Lisa! We were in such good hands with many life changes happening all at once -- Lisa was there every step of the way. Happy house hunting! :)

My fiance and I were first time home buyers this spring 2009. We tried it on our own for a while…read moreand realized it was a pretty complicated thing to take on, so we took our chances with the small independent real estate office down my street and I asked for Lisa based on her glowing reviews. Long story short: she was everything and more! She took us all over the city and surrounding towns to search for the perfect home. Every weekend she updated us with open houses, checked in with us often and when we did attend showings together, she knew just what to ask the seller's agent. She remembered what we both specifically looked for in a home and went out of her way to find that. She was always available and responsive to calls or emails. Lisa is not only a wonderful person, full of energy and so friendly, she is extremely adept at negotiating with sellers agents and hooking us up to excellent lenders and attorney. We felt she was really looking out for us every step of the way, and count her as a friend! It was a memorable and positive experience buying our first home at Griffin, and we have been telling all friends and family about our experience, and hope this entry will help you feel confident about working with them too! We are also planning on coming back to Lisa when we eventually sell and buy our next home. 5 stars all the way!

Don Baker real estate was very helpful and knowledgeable when I was buying a house in Salem, MA,…read moreseveral years back. Alison Lules-Cuccio was professional, accommodating, knowledgeable, and always efficient in getting back to me by phone, email, or text. I highly recommend Don Baker real estate.

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!

If you want to be well taken care of throughout the stressful process of buying a home, Heather is…read moreyour realtor. She knows so much about every aspect, including the often complicated purchase of condo property . She is always there to help you and answer your concerns, and cheerful and supportive while also extremely knowledgeable. She grew up in a realtor family and obviously paid attention to the rules, laws, and changes that require a realtor to be a successful advocate for her clients. She follows up and does the research. I'm so happy I found her and I highly recommend her.

IN MARINA WE TRUST!…read more Go with THE BEST and FORGET the REST! Talk about above and beyond? Realtors often recommend improvements to boost your return, but then leave it to you to make it happen. If you only had the time, right! Marina Masciarelli Tramontozzi (now THAT's ITALIAN, eh!) was the only realtor to bring in a dedicated, competent, turnkey contractor that works on Marina's schedule, for the price promised and does all the "right" work needed for the elusive Marina "WOW" factor that really sells. She transitioned a "lived in 45 years, needs a lot of work" home into a turnkey 32% price increase yielding an added $100,000 in profit in 30 days! All I had to do was Trust in Marina! Simply THE BEST! Trust in Marina...you'll be impressed!

Selecting True North Realty was the best decision we made as we planned our move. Marina was…read moreextraordinary! She provided expert advice during every step of the process, was kind and supportive as we made the decision to sell the house that was our home for 37 years, and used her experience and skill to match us with a buyer who we could count on to complete the sale with ease. We couldn't be happier, and highly recommend True North Realty to anyone who wants to make selling (or buying) a home a pleasant and rewarding experience.

SCUMBAGS !!!! That is the only word to describe this Real Estate Co. SCUMBAGS !!!…read moreI HIRED this company to sell my four family it has been my worst experience !!! I have purchased and sold 7 properties. Don't trust them they lie to your face. Be aware of the "bait and switch" Open house to get buyers into a bidding process and wave the Home Inspection. The Real Estate co. is aware that repairs are needed and won't inform the prospected buyers ! With pending legal action against these SCUMBAGS I can't explain MY WORST EXPERIENCE !!!! JPG

Rodrigo help my girlfriend and I find a wonderful single family home back in March 2011. The…read moreentire process went so smooth from the beginning. Rodrigo's availability thru out the process was amazing. His feedback on every house we looked at was extremely helpful (especially for first time buyers). Rodrigo will also go to bat for you when negotiating with other agents. I strongly recommend Rodrigo as an agent you won't regret it and most importantly you'll find the perfect property.

We are grateful to have found our way to Melanie and her team in 2022 and recently closed on a…read moresecond property with team member Linnea. They are my family's go to real estate agents in MA and we feel comfortable and competent in their hands. They seem to go the extra mile and are always genuine and honest. You can't ask for more than that when you are outside your expertise.

I worked with Samantha Kelly at Fleet Homes and it was such a great experience. She was on top of…read moreevery request I made and got us in for showings asap which makes a difference in a market like today's! Her wealth of knowledge was very much appreciated during our numerous house tours especially for us first-time home buyers. She went above and beyond in so many aspects of our home-buying journey. Absolutely grateful to have worked with you, Samantha. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

My Fiance and I bought our first home in August through Fireside with our Real Estate Agent, Laura…read moreTesta. Laura helped us check out a few homes prior to the one we ended up purchasing, but, throughout the process, she was knowledgeable, effective, and capable, taking us through all the proper steps necessary for first-time homeowners. Her patience and attention to the "little" things made this entire process extremely easy for us. She was always willing to communicate and get any answers needed at any time of the day. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, hard-working Real Estate Agent who sets you up for success, Laura would be the right person for you! She was determined to help us find our dream home, and was willing to do what it took to get us there in this competitive market. She has a passion for helping others, and I would say one of her best traits is her honesty. She really made this experience for both of us seamless! Thanks, Laura for helping us land our dream home, we could not have done it without you!

My husband and I are first time home buyers and had no idea where to start. Fireside held our hand…read morefrom the beginning with recommendations on who to speak to for our pre-approval to our smooth closing this past August. And we LOVE our new home! Extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of what a realtor should know and setting the standard in the Real Estate industry. You won't be disappointed!