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John J Dean Jr

John J Dean Jr

  5   (54 reviews)

96 Glen Street

John helped the reviewer buy this property

John J Dean Jr
$1,100,000
96 Glen Street
Somerville
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SingleFam

11 days ago

Deeply Knowledgeable, Friendly and personable, and best of all Trustworthy.

We met John after arranging a local tour through Zillow. He immediately impressed us with his expansive knowledge about home ownership, both in the legal/purchasing domain and the home ownership/improvement domain. He gave us a no-bullcrap tour, was forthright and honest about the limitations and drawbacks of the property, and his honest opinion on what a good offer would look like. This stood in stark contrast from the other Agents we had been working with, who were mostly interested in getting us into any condo or house, no matter the quality or location. Over the next several months of tours, John was responsive, available, and deeply helpful through every stage of touring, evaluating, and putting an offer in of the many homes and condos we looked at. The search was long and frustrating, but John made it much easier. His experience helped us get tours in the area multiple times, he frequently had the local knowledge to tell us about pros and cons of each property even outside of the structure itself, and his focus was always on making sure the house was a good fit for us, frequently encouraging us to wait for a better option instead of cashing in his payment. The house we ended up getting wouldn't have been possible if John wasn't available for a same-day tour, where he negotiated our offer with the listing agent quickly enough to skip their open house, saving us a potential lengthy bid war. Even after the offer was accepted, John was available to talk and made it clear that he was a resource for us to go to for anything we needed. He's come through on that front, connecting us with great contractors and even offering up some plants to spruce up the garden. John was a class act throughout, was always fun and friendly, and (as I've highlighted) was an extremely trustworthy person in a field which feels like it's trying to take advantage of you. I don't think I could imagine a better agent than him, or a happier ending to our home search.

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Matthew Puentes
Buyer
John
Thank you so much, Matthew, for sharing your detailed and thoughtful review! I'm thrilled to hear that my insights into home ownership and the buying process were helpful to you and that I was able to assist in making your home search more straightforward and less frustrating. It's always my goal to provide an honest and transparent experience and ensure my clients find a home that truly fits their needs. I'm glad we could quickly secure the house you loved and skip the lengthy bid war—timing can make all the difference! It's wonderful to hear that the connections and resources I've shared have continued to benefit you after the purchase. And I'm delighted that my little contribution to your garden helped brighten up your new home. Thank you again for trusting me throughout the process. I'm very grateful for your kind words and glad to have been part of your home-buying journey. Always here if you need anything further!
John responded on 16 Jun 2026

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