John was a constant source of knowledge and support throughout an unusually long period we experienced between P&S signing and closing due to the nature of the new project we purchased. He is a great communicator- he kept sellers accountable while keeping me informed of developments. It was a pleasure working with him!
Never visiting Boston or actually looking for a home there was overwhelming. We made several trips there over different weeks to hopefully find the perfect place. John helped us to look at numerous houses explaining what to look for and what not to look for. We looked on-line and found a few but he was quick to send us a website with all the local condos for sale within the areas that we were looking at. He even was able to point to a few that were coming on the market shortly. He really listened to what we were looking for and having lived in the same area before was able to point in the right direction on several places. He helped by understanding our needs and limitations while looking for our wants and wishes. In the end, am not sure how many condo's we actually looked at but it was several. Ultimately we were able to find a great place that we will have for a very long time. All of the staff we worked with were helpful and made us feel welcome to our new home.
We have used John as our realtor to buy and sell properties in the Medford, MA area. His knowledge of the area and real estate market is second to none. We have always been very comfortable when John is negotiating for us. I would highly recommend John for your next real estate purchase or sale. You will not be disappointed in your choice.
John proved to be an excellent partner for this important journey in someone's life: buying a home. He is a person with a long experience and patience. Sometimes making a decision like this takes time, and John had to show me several homes over a year and a half until we found the one that felt like home and checked all my boxes. Something important about John is his personalized follow-up, sending new opportunities that come on the market each week that specifically fit my needs and are not generic. He is someone who listens and quickly understands what you are looking for and how to balance that with what you have as a budget. A big difference with other agents is that he doesn't push you to go over your budget but he works hard to find what you want within your budget. Another good thing about John is that, thanks to his many years of experience, he knows everyone in the industry, and for people like me who are new to this and new to the city, it makes the process extremely easy because he points you in the right direction toward lenders, lawyers, contractors, etc. At one point, I thought about buying in another city, and he quickly gave me the contact information for another agent. I had to sell my previous house in another city, and he helped me with his contacts. His company works all over the country and also in Europe, which means you're pretty much covered anywhere with him. He's very good at communicating your needs to sellers. In my case, since we had to fix some things, he got a discount that was equivalent to the cost of the repairs. His good humor, seriousness, and competence mean that if I ever sell or buy again, I'll call him because he's already part of the family. note: he noticed how nervous i was with repair, so as a house warming he gave me an insurance policy for the repairs, that is the kind of guy he is.
John always made time to answer my questions and offered additional information helpful to me throughout the process.
John is an experienced professional and it showed. He had industry contacts that helped throughout our renovation process and was in tune with the market. Sold our home for over asking price.
As first-time home buyers, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience working with John. He made the entire process feel easy and approachable, backing every step with data so we always felt informed and confident. He made himself available at all hours and hustled to get us intel every step of the way. Thanks to his guidance, we landed our home on just our third offer - something we didn’t think was possible in this market. Everyone he recommended (lender, attorney, inspector, pest people, handyman) was excellent, and the whole team worked seamlessly together. We’re so grateful to have John in our corner!
John Dean is everything you could want in a real estate agent and more. He tailored his approach to our very demanding changes throughout the entire process. He is knowledgeable in the housing market throughout the whole Boston metro area and further. He fought hard for us during the bidding as well as every detail in the checklist for our new home. In addition to the stellar performances across the board with helping us find and buy a house, John Dean is extremely friendly and someone I now consider a friend. You’re probably looking for a real estate agent, and with John Dean you’re getting that and much more. We highly recommend John Dean and are so glad we’ve had the opportunity to work with him.
John was fantastic to work with! He did an excellent job and secured us an amazing price on our home. We're thrilled with the outcome and highly recommend him!
John helped my wife and I find and purchase condominium on Beacon Hill. He always represented the buyer’s interest as we moved through the sale process. Since we were not from the area he also helped us during the moving process after the sale was closed. He gets our highest recommendation. Jerry and Sandy
John goes over and above for his clients. He basically rescued us when we purchased this house seven years ago. I specifically looked him up when it was time to sell. I wouldn’t use anyone else in the Boston area.
We went from making an offer, to closing in 14 days! John is professional, personable and dedicated to helping his clients achieve their goals. His wealth of knowledge, experience in the real estate market, as well as his arsenal of contacts, make him a miracle worker! He responds quickly, and stuck with us through the entire process including follow up after the sale. He is not just looking for a quick sale, but rather looking to meet the needs and wishes of his clients. A rare find in todays real estate market!
