Melanie is the best and was truly the best resource for my husband and I when navigating the ins…read moreand outs of purchasing our home, especially as first-time homebuyers! We had so many moments when we could've put in an offer, or we could've settled for less, but Melanie did not allow that to happen. With her expertise and her ability to just fully understand what we truly wanted, she was able to give us advice that was thoughtful and she would not let us settle for less than what we wanted! Even when we had questions or any concerns, Melanie was super responsive and made us feel like we were her only clients, even though we know this is far from true. She really helped guide us through the whole home buying process and made sure we felt 100% comfortable before moving forward in the process. She helped us get our offer accepted on a home where she could tell that we could really picture ourselves, and 4 months in, my husband and I couldn't be happier living in our new home!

I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone looking for a realtor in the Boston area! I was…read moreexpecting the home buying process to be complicated and stressful, but Melanie was there through all of it, and I closed on my first home this week. She's responsive to questions, knowledgeable (and happy to share that knowledge), and reliable. Beyond that, she was easy to talk to, kind, and fun to be around. It can be difficult to place your trust in someone with a big milestone like purchasing a home. Melanie is definitely someone you can trust to make the process easier and more transparent.

UPDATED MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2022…read more I recently had a profoundly negative experience with this agency (specifically, agent Kayla Pierce). After writing a detailed, factual, and thoughtfully opinionated review of my notably awful experience, I received a cease and desist letter. Due to my experience, and their apparently innate inability to internalize public feedback, I cannot warn you enough to steer abundantly clear from working with them.

Very disappointed in how they handled my first home purchase. Did not advocate for me and helped…read moreruin a moment that should've been joyous. Will never be using this agency again and telling others of my awful experience.

Ian is a very easy professional to communicate with. He crosses the t's and dots the i's A…read moreconsumate professional plus lovely to chat with

My husband and I used Ian and the Van Doren Group LLC for a new bathroom install project and are…read morethankful we did! Ian was able to save us over 5K on the entire project without sacrificing quality or any of the details we wanted! He reviewed the scope of work and pricing that our initial plumber gave us and immediately saw that we were being vastly overcharged for this portion of the project. Ian called his plumber Jeff, who was there the next day. Jeff was very knowledgeable and walked us through exactly how he was going to approach the project and why. He gave us a quote the next business day that was more than reasonable! Our story is a great example of why it is worth hiring a project management company like the Van Doren Group LLC as it will save you money and give you peace of mind that your project is in good hands! We highly recommend the Van Doren Group and will be giving Ian a call when it is time to sell our house!

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!

Korey goes that extra mile to help you. If I have a real estate question he's right on it. I have…read morebeen recommending everyone to Korey that I know who are looking to buy or sell a house because I know that he is honest and knows his stuff. When I am ready to buy my next house, I already know that Korey is the only one I would use.

A very pleasant and informative person to speak with . He seems very knowledgeable and helpful…read more His concern for the client speaks volumes . It speaks that you will get value from his service . Lots of parking around so no worries on parking . The service would be for property buying.

Elizabeth helped me find a new home in Boston under SUPER stressful conditions (i.e. moving across…read morethe country during a pandemic). She was responsive and followed my lead with communication preferences (text, calls and emails). She did not flood me with communications but responded to my inquiries quickly. My favorite aspect of working with Elizabeth was that she was direct and precise in her communications. She provided requested information in a friendly, professional and clear manner. I have worked with several other Realtors and their cloudy, rambling communications made transactions REALLY difficult. Elizabeth wasn't like that at all. I trusted the information she provided and any inconsistencies were due to other Realtors and not her. I told Elizabeth my home and neighborhood preferences and she stuck to my guidelines. I loved that she knew about the area and could advise me on what was a good deal or not. I also appreciated that she communicated with seller realtors and got an idea about offers and negotiable items. I also value that Elizabeth drove around and did video call showings with me around my schedule. She had excellent knowledge of structural components and told me why certain things were significant. She was candid when places looked better in listing pictures than in person. As a bonus, Elizabeth was also super helpful when I was having problems with my short-term rental. She let me know about reasonable expectations with my landlord and my responsibilities as a tenant.

Before working with Elizabeth, we had been trying to buy a house for over 2 years with no success…read more We now own our first house after working with Elizabeth for just 3 months. She made the home buying process smooth and took a lot of work and stress off our shoulders. She's great at negotiating, which is extremely helpful for first time buyers. She gives you helpful advice during the process and communicates well with the seller's agent or the town in order to answer any questions you may have. Not only do we own our first house, but we got our dream home. Even after closing, she is extremely helpful and a great resource. We couldn't be happier with our experience working with her.

I highly recommend Tracy Dole from Engel & Volkers South Shore!…read moreHer knowledge and expertise is priceless. She knows the South Shore communities extremely well and is very enjoyable to work with.

From the owner: A veteran Real Estate Agent, Tracy has been involved in every aspect of residential real estate,…read morehelping hundreds of clients. Tracy is brilliant at guiding those looking to both buy and sell at the same time. She coordinates together with stunning ease, providing boutique attentive service, high-end photography, video and graphics artistry and most importantly expert representation for existing and new construction clients. Tracy is driven by her client's knowing they are fiercely cared for. That is all the satisfaction she aims for. No matter how unique your situation, Tracy is confident that she will find a solution. Tracy enjoys thinking outside the box and is happy to offer her knowledge and experience to your situation, for simple advice or as an agent who represents you

I was the Executor of an estate in Norfolk County and needed an honest and professional real estate…read moreagent to assist me in selling my deceased father's property. My situation was rather unique as it was a probate estate sale. Deborah Riley, of SUCCESS! Real Estate went above and beyond to help us secure a buyer at over asking price and close the sale despite many court delays. Throughout the process, it was invaluable to have an agent so well-connected on the South Shore and one who truly cared for me as a client. Deborah is a clear and responsive communicator who helped keep all parties in the loop throughout the complex probate process. She repeatedly went above and beyond and brought the best possible outcome for us. Deborah is an all-around stellar agent who provides the best customer service to those who put their trust in her! - Alison Trout

Deborah sold a house for me recently. It sold very quickly, and over asking price. I was very…read moreimpressed with the job that Deborah did and not just based on the results (which were obviously excellent). Deborah put a great deal of effort into making sure we'd get the best result. She has a comprehensive knowledge of the local market. Deborah handled the social media pre-messaging, staging, photography, detailed offer sheet, marketing, and all aspects of showing the house - which isn't easy in the Covid era! She helped buying brokers understand what we were looking for, with great results. We got multiple offers and every offer was a quality offer - allowing us to pick the strongest one without worry! Deborah also chased the attorneys and took care of the fire inspection as well as the final gas and water readings. I really couldn't be happier with the service she provided, as well as the great results!