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!

As a first-time homebuyer, I had an outstanding experience with Hector. He made the entire process…read moresmooth and stress-free by explaining every step, answering all my questions, and coordinating with everyone involved. His professionalism, knowledge, patience, and dedication gave me confidence throughout the journey. I highly recommend Hector, especially to first-time homebuyers looking for a committed and trustworthy agent. Aude

I contacted Hector after deciding to make the leap and purchase my first home. He came highly…read morerecommended by a couple of friends who worked with him in the past - One as a buyer, the other as a seller. He is very knowledgeable, provided great information about homes within my areas of interest and was incredibly thorough and transparent about the entire process. He was responsive, patiently answered all of my questions and worked diligently to ensure we found the perfect home within budget. As a result of his proactive approach, great negotiating skills and tireless efforts, we closed on a home in record time! I couldn't be happier! If I could rate 6 stars, I would! If you're looking for a great agent to help you find your dream home, call Hector. You will not be disappointed.

A few years ago, my wife and I purchased our first home with Karen. We were first introduced to…read moreKaren from my Uncle who knew Karen from a Real Estate Work Group that they participated in. Karen came highly recommended as she is very knowledgeable of the Market and Properties within the Essex & Middlesex Counties. I remember being anxious, because as you may know buying real-estate is never clear cut and can be over whelming. The experience was pleasant from the first time we sat with Karen. Karen really paid attention to our situation and explained with great detail any questions and concerns we had throughout the buying process. Karen is exceptionally good about answering phone calls, responding to emails and is always in touch with any information (good and bad). Karen is extremely honest and motivated and will show a variety of homes that interest you. Working with Karen, I did not feel pressured to buy the first property that crossed our path, instead felt at ease knowing someone was truly there to give great advice and guidance. Karen is very personable, courteous and friendly. Karen is a great listener and has great strategies when buying/selling homes. To this day, Karen and I stay in touch whether is to say hello to see how things are going or providing us with market updates/trends. There's no doubt if there's a time when we decide to sell our place to buy another, Karen will be getting a call from us!

My husband and I worked with Karen two years ago when we purchased our first house. Being first…read moretime homebuyers we were both overwhelmed by the process and nervous about making such a large financial investment. We were looking for an agent who we could trust to help guide us through the process. Thankfully we found Karen, who came highly recommended to us by several of my husband's coworkers. We were in the market for a house at the beginning of the spring and given the price point we were interested in, houses were coming and going from the market within a few days. While it was at times stressful, I was amazed at Karen's dedication, responsiveness and willingness to meet with us and get us into properties as they came on the market. When we finally found what would one day be our house, Karen advised us through the bidding process (the same day the house went on the market!) and worked with the seller's agent to negotiate a sale that won us the house (there were multiple bidders!). As part of our offer, we had a long closing period and Karen keep in close contact with us throughout the duration and even connected us with home inspectors and mortgage brokers along the way. She was incredibly supportive and helpful - we couldn't thank her enough! Overall, Karen was a pleasure to work with and a wonderful buyer's agent. From the first time we met with her I remember feeling more at ease and confident with the process. She is truly knowledgeable about real estate and gives sound, objective advice. We still keep in contact with Karen and give her regular updates on the house. We would recommend her services to any of our family and friends and will absolutely be giving Karen a call when we decide to sell our home and buy another.

Professional, attentive to details and wonderful to work with, Sherry is an exceptional realtor!…read moreShe showcased my home on all available platforms using Matterport video technology - a feature not offered by any other area realtors. Sherry made herself available at all showings and inspections. She answered every call I made and responded to all my inquiries with a positive attitude. Sherry even went so far as to replace an exterior lightbulb for me in driving, freezing rain the night before our closing! Oh, and she sold my home above the asking price and secured the highest sale price in my neighborhood's history! She is amazing! I wish there were more ethical, positive, hardworking people like Sherry in the world!

We found our dream home knowing it was a flip BUT Sherry Bourque KNEW it was back on the market for…read morefailing inspections. She also deposited the check she was supposed to hold on to and it was "overnighted" 2 days ago. The house was lip stick on a pig and she knew it as well as the owners. Unethical, lieing and will NOT be referring.

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!!!

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 very grateful that Adriana Scholz sold our house--but, wait, that's too simple…read more Adirana sold our house with knowledge and skill. Adriana sold our house with care, persistence, and precision. Adriana sold our house with support, guidance, and empathy. We are very grateful that Adriana sold our house, and we would highly recommend that she sell yours or work with you to find your next home. Adriana Scholz is the dream realtor. Don't give it a second thought--just get her on your team to buy or sell.

Adriana is, hands down, everything you could possibly want in a realtor.  She works exceptionally…read morehard to make the process as seamless as possible and to make sure you have everything you want while also ensuring you understand all of the pros and cons of each decision to be made. My wife and I were first time homebuyers and bought our first home during the pandemic. I had emailed her asking for info about her approach and to get her insights on the current market.  She replied and without being pushy or forceful, answered my numerous questions in great detail.  She got us set up to get the MLS emails and we expressed interest in a house.  We were unable to tour it so what did Adriana do?  She traveled to the house herself and took a 20 minute video to give us an inch by inch detailed look at the property.  She did this for clients she had never worked with before and had never met before.  This jumped out at us as a true sign of an incomparable work ethic. "If she does something like this for a couple she doesn't even know, imagine what she'd do for us after working with us" was a thought my wife and I both had. Qualities one seeks in a realtor are communicative, supportive, friendly, strong, personable, knowledgeable and diligent.  Adriana has all of those traits in spades but she also possesses the rarest, most important trait of all...honesty.  Anyone working with a realtor needs someone who will be brutally honest and tell you the good and the bad, whether you want to hear it or not.  Adriana does this expertly well and, if something is bad, she also comes to the table with suggestions on how to navigate any issues. If we could give her more than 5 stars we would.  Our family is expanding and we are actually looking for our next home and, of course, are working with Adriana to find it. The prospect of buying, selling, moving and having a first child in an ongoing pandemic is daunting, but we know we are in excellent hands with Adriana and she has been instrumental in making so many of our family's dreams come true. She also has access to a massive network of professionals that are now our network and has allowed us to navigate homeownership with ease. She is clearly so very valued and respected by all of those she works with and interacts with. We have also personally referred several friends to her and they have been equally as pleased with her work as we have.  Adriana is the epitome of an expert realtor, professional and person and we cannot recommend her enough!

We ran across Harborside Realty while researching the North Shore area for our relocation from…read moreFlorida. If Harborside Realty as a team is anything like Dick McKinley as an individual, then I give them an A+. I highly recommend Dick McKinley as your go to guy for real estate. Dick is super professional, never intimidating and he's so friendly that you just want to buy what he's selling (no strong arming needed)! Dick always responds to email and phone calls promptly which is so important in real estate. I had a question (unrelated to the property) that Dick was unsure of and he made a call on the spot to get the answer for me. He took the time needed to show us the property and never made us feel rushed the way some other local realtors had done. Again, if you're looking for a realtor or property, check out Harborside Realty and Dick McKinley!

Matt Dolan did an outstanding job, working with the team of Dick McKinley and Mike Canniscio. He…read moresmoothed out the bumps along the way working as a true professional so that the home inspection and closing went smoothly. I would give Matt and the Harborside team five stars. My only caveat is the house staging firm Ta Do Ta Done was not as professional and if I had to do it again would have used a different staging company. Thank You Matt, Dick and Mike for taking the stress out of what is often a stressful transaction.