Testimonials

The experience of buying a home with Doug was impeccable in every way and far exceeded anything we could have dreamed of. Searching for and buying a home can be fraught with so much anxiety and fear- so much is unknown! Doug cleared all of that out of the way and made us feel empowered, supported and respected at every step. (And we really put him through the ringer!) He comes at his role with equal parts knowledge, professionalism and enthusiasm, without ever being pushy or imposing. His many years of experience means he has seen it all, and has all of that knowledge to share. The best part is- he truly, truly enjoys what he does. He really wants to find your home for and WITH you. We are grateful to Doug for helping us find our beautiful home and for making the experience fun!

Doug is a very knowledgeable real estate agent, he was able to get the sale of our property under agreement very quickly. Doug always responded to emails promptly and provided excellent guidance during each phase of the process. I would highly recommend him for selling or buying in the real estate market.

I cannot imagine what trying to buy a home for the first time would have been like without Doug by our side! If I were to go into detail about every time Doug shone during our housing search, this review would be the length of a Cheesecake Factory menu so I'll try to keep it concise. Doug quickly got a sense for what I was looking for in my search, and even as my requirements changed he was quick to incorporate my feedback into our collection of possible homes. Even more valuable was his ability to point out pros and cons of various properties that I would have never thought of myself, a result of his many years in real estate. Doug's responsiveness and attentiveness were second-to-none. He makes you feel like you are his top priority, which did wonders to reduce my anxiety when making the biggest purchase of my life. A highlight included coming to my office to pick up our deposit and hand-deliver it to the seller's agent so that our contract wouldn't get delayed. Even while traveling, he was always quick to respond to messages and questions. Doug's deep knowledge of local market conditions in Melrose was invaluable in constructing a just-competitive-enough offer to help me beat out 11 other buyers without feeling like I had overpaid. He was able to help me determine which contingencies I was comfortable modifying to maximize my offer’s strength without making a rash decision that I’d later regret. All of the professionals with which Doug aligns himself are just as excellent as he is: working with his recommended broker, inspector, and attorney allowed for a smooth closing. Throughout the whole process, I had confidence that our whole team would not drop the ball. Finally, Doug is just a really nice guy. It's hard to know how long your housing search will last, so being paired with a realtor that you like spending time with is going to make the whole process more pleasant. I'd heartily recommend Doug to anyone looking to buy or sell in Melrose and the surrounding area.

If you are looking for a home, Doug will make the process transparent. He is very thorough and goes out of his way to make sure his client has all the information needed to make the right decision. Doug helped me for two years to find a home. His patience and knowledge really were incredible. I highly recommend getting Doug on your side- I could not be more impressed with his ability to make a daunting prospect of “buying a home” feel easy.

We have worked with Doug to buy our first home, sell our first home and buy our second home. Doug is a consummate professional through every step of the process. He went to bat for us when it came to buying and selling. Doug helped make sure our home was in the best condition it could be to get the highest offer possible, navigating marketing, selling, negotiating and more. We hope Doug will be a part of any and all of our future real estate endeavors and recommend him without reservation.

Doug is an amazing Real Estate Agent. We bought our first property with Doug, and as first-time home buyers we were overwhelmed by the process. Doug helped us figure out what we were looking for and helped us every step of the way. He is attentive, easy to talk to, and very responsive. We had such a great experience that when it came time for us to buy our second property and sell our first, we knew exactly who to call. He was very patient with us throughout our 6+ month home search and helped us find just what we were looking for. When it came to selling, through his contacts at Compass, Doug was able to find us buyers off-market. This made the whole process pretty painless, which is rare to find in this market. We referred Doug to friends, who successfully purchased their first home with him just last year. We 100% recommend Doug to anybody looking to buy or sell a property.

Doug's the best real estate agent around, especially if you're looking in Melrose and surrounding areas. He's a steady guide that knows the process in and out. He provided invaluable advice and tips along the way and we wouldn't be in our amazing Melrose home right now if we didn't have him at our side. Thanks, Doug!

Doug was a pleasure to work with throughout the home buying process. He took the time to learn about our likes and dislikes, and even in a hot market like Somerville, we ended up with a new home checking all our boxes. He was also very responsive and patiently answered all our questions, giving us solid advice throughout. We would highly recommend working with Doug to find your next home.

I recently sold a condo in Boston with Doug representing me as seller's agent. Hands down the best experience! Doug is savvy, responsive, very knowledgeable, strategic, professional, and extremely dedicated to making sure his clients are happy. We ended up with multiple offers over asking price. Doug exceeded expectations across the board with his guidance, professional resources, and drive. If you are considering another realtor, you can stop. Doug is your guy to pick up the ball, improvise, solve problems, and get the job done.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Doug twice now. The first time, we were terrified of the process. Doug made it as painless as possible. He’s honest and upfront in a way that doesn’t make you feel bad about not knowing how it all works. That first home met all of our needs at that time. Thanks to Doug, we are now in a new home that reflects our current need for more space and everything that comes with having a child. We thought buying during a Pandemic would be easier, we were so wrong. Doug was patient with us and helped us narrow down what we truly wanted. There is no one else I would recommend when buying a home.