Together with Joanne McDonnell's expertise we converted a 3 family to condo's and sold two of them…read more Joanne was an active participant in the design and coordination of the project. With her vast knowledge of Somerville's policy and procedures our project went mostly smooth. As one has numerous options in choosing realtors- Joanne was our "ace"- The condominiums were done to the highest of standards- perfect attention to detail and sold quickly- Joanne was an awesome communicator-follow up was perfect and has a wonderful art of negotiation.

Joanne helped us find and buy a house in the Medford / Somerville area in August 2020. As first…read moretime home buyers, my wife and I were very glad to have had Joanne as our agent! She was extremely attentive to our needs and ensured that we were thoroughly happy with the place before making an offer on it, often reminding us of aspects of the property that did not suit our needs. Expect nothing but candor from her when it comes to the location, value, or the property itself. We also appreciated her attention to various deadlines throughout the process. She was very proactive, preparing us for each stage of the process ahead of time. She is detail-oriented, knowledgeable about the local housing market, honest, and an absolute pleasure to work with - we whole heartedly recommend her!

I listed my mom's house with Raveis Realty. Since I live in California and the house is in…read moreMassachusetts, I explained that I needed them tell me what needed to be done. I also said I was willing to put money into the house before simply dropping the price. The services included listing and showing the house to prospective buyers. The first agent I used, Kathy Cuoco, told me everything was great and that the house was ready to go. After a few weeks of little to no activity, I asked someone else to check in. They told me the grass was very high and that the house looked abandoned. When I contacted Raveis, I was told it was a tough market and to drop my price. After a couple months of basically nothing, I asked to change agents so my listing was (kinda, sorta) transferred to Kathy Knox. She began by saying that I should drop my price because it was an awful market and that she didn't expect it to improve for at least 2 years. (I can look up the Case-Shiller Housing Index easily enough, and it didn't support her assertion.) Meanwhile, I traveled to Massachusetts and saw that the place needed work. I can't guess why they didn't tell me, unless they were used to selling abandoned properties and mine looked good by comparison. So I hired several tradespeople to make repairs and updates. When the house went back on the market, I got some interest but I never felt like the Raveis team was working on my behalf. They were just going through the motions. The worst point came when they had an open house and got no traffic. I was told by a friend that they didn't even put signs out. When I asked why not, they said they'd advertised the open house on Craig's List. Eventually, the 6-month listing contract expired and I re-listed with Keller-Williams out of Concord. Talk about a night-and-day difference. The agent I used, Deb Nicholls, was so much more professional and helpful. She took charge and did what a real estate agent is supposed to do. I soon got an offer and sold the house. Kathy Knox is still sending me email updates on my listing even though the house is sold and despite my repeated requests for her to stop. They honestly seem utterly clueless.

As first time home-buyers, my wife and I knew we would have a wide array of decisions to make…read morethroughout the process. The easiest of these decisions for us was choosing to work with Denise Garzone as our Realtor. Immediately upon meeting her, we knew she truly wanted to help us find the right home, at the right price. We found ourselves at ease with Denise, and were able to trust that she was looking to partner with us through the process. Denise masterfully balances the drive required to complete a transaction in the competitive environment of suburban Boston real estate, with the grace and patience needed to ensure we were comfortable with each step of the process. She never made us feel pressured or rushed, and clearly explained the pros and cons of each choice we made. Denise understood how difficult it was for us to take in all the information about not only the houses available, but also the lifestyle change of moving from the city to the suburbs. She tirelessly researched the properties we were interested in, even going as far as pulling building permits from the town offices, allowing us to make the most informed offer on a house. The negotiations for what became our new house carried through the snow storms of February 2015. For those who lived through this season in Boston's history, it proved to be very difficult time for even the heartiest New Englanders. Not even continuous blizzards could phase Denise. Her commitment to us yielded the exact house we wanted for the lower end of our budget. Denise's commitment to us and our search for our first home never wavered, and for that we will be eternally grateful. We strongly commend her to anyone looking to purchase a home, and promise you will not be disappointed.

I needed to sell my condo in Malden, and Nouné did an outstanding job marketing the property and…read morepresenting it in the best possible light. We received an offer within just a few days, and the sale has now closed. Throughout the entire process, Nouné was highly responsive, organized, and proactive. It was a pleasure working with a true professional, and I highly recommend her services.

Simply put, Nouné is the best agent!!! We are so grateful for her. She made our relocation from Los…read moreAngeles to Boston feel like such a smooth transition. Any concern or question that arose during our experience was handled with care, and she always made us feel like we were in good hands. She is thorough, highly knowledgeable, quick to respond, and handles all concerns and issues with ease and speed. It is obvious that she values her clients' needs and knows how to provide a five-star experience. She went above and beyond for us; she is a pleasure to work with, and I strongly recommend Nouné to anyone considering buying or selling real estate in the greater Boston area. P.S. She has an amazing YouTube channel, which is how we found her: https://www.youtube.com/c/NouneKRealtor

Karen was an excellent realtor to work with. She made everything so easy and seamless, and has a…read moreton of knowledge about not just the market in general, but home maintenance, renovations, recommendations for contractors/partners, and so forth- we learned a ton just from working with her, which was such an extra bonus. She was very responsive, professional, and willing to fight for our interests whenever needed- exactly what you want and need when you're buying a home. Would recommend 100% without hesitation.

I couldn't have asked for a better realtor to help me buy my first home. From the first intro call…read moreto closing, Karen answered every question, brought in her network and expertise, and helped me feel comfortable and ready to purchase. Karen has all the characteristics you would look for in a realtor: responsiveness, professionalism, knowledge of the market, and negotiation skills. I learned so much from her and was able to buy an amazing home because of her help. I highly recommend any potential homebuyers work with Karen.

Betsy and her team made the entire experience of selling our home and buying a new one less…read morestressful. The marketing of our home was top notch. The video and pictures of the house were spectacular and it sold super quick! Once the house sold, we had to find a new home and even in that process, she was helpful. She gave us great advice and provided basically one-stop shopping by supplying names of mortgage companies and lawyers she had worked well with over the years when we were looking. She guided us through every step and we couldn't have been happier. The suggested lawyer and mortgage broker were fabulous by the way. Buying and selling on the same day is a daunting experience but thanks to Betsy and her team it was amazingly easy.

It has been our good fortune to have Betsy as a buyer broker in more than one purchase. She…read moretirelessly viewed properties with us then negotiated the sales agreement to protect our interests through-out the process. Betsy worked hard for us and it has paid off in our long term investments.

When our offer on a reach home in our school district was unexpectedly accepted, we had to move…read morevery quickly to stage, show, and sell our condo to make it work. Julie Gibson made it all happen like it was no big deal! Through all of the emotional and logistical ups-and-downs, she was always a text message away to make sure we were on track. Julie connected us with very professional staging and photography people, and had the place full of prospective buyers faster than I thought was possible. She was very helpful evaluating offers and ultimately scored a price that worked for getting the home we wanted.

We worked with Julie Gibson this year to buy a house in Arlington and we were very glad we did. She…read moreknows Arlington on a house-by-house basis and she misses nothing. She talked us down at one point - we freaked out and wanted to raise our bid and she told us to settle down, she thought we had the right bid already. She was right, and now we have a lovely home that we paid the right price for. At our very first meeting, the first thing she did was sit down on the ground with our toddler. She has kids herself, and that was important to us; she understands our priorities. When you're dealing with a real estate market as intense and high-stakes as Arlington's, you need someone who's extremely competent, driven and detail-oriented. We thought it was really important to find a top shelf agent. Julie was exactly on top of every single detail throughout this complicated process; we always felt that we were in good hands and in control of our situation. We highly recommend her.

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!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!…read more Jessica and team helped my siblings and I sell our mother's home. I am so grateful for Jessica's knowledge, patience, and kindness. Selling property while grieving adds a whole other layer to the process and Jessica was so helpful in keeping us on track making good decisions and also honoring the emotions that were present at each step. REASONS TO WORK WITH JESSICA: She's a great listener, gives clear advice, has excellent knowledge of the market as well as excellent understanding of all the legal stuff, and very importantly she's got great communication and offers a lot of support throughout

Jessica Packineau was always on my side working to make my condo sale as simple and successful as…read morepossible. She was very patient with me as it was a long process to have the condo ready, as well as working with the condo board to approve the buyer. She also provided me with great advice on staging the unit. Jessica spent time explaining the current market status and provided a great deal of information on comps in the area in order to price it right to facilitate a quick sale. She has a great knowledge of the surrounding area and had a solid plan to sell my home. This resulted in a quick sale at the asking price and well above my original expectations. All throughout the negotiations and closing Jessica quickly handled any issues encountered. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, extremely patient, and very dedicated to her clients. I definitely recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home.