# Donnelly + Co > Donnelly + Co. is a residential real estate brokerage serving Greater Boston and Martha's Vineyard, with offices in Boston and Edgartown. The firm works across buying, selling, rentals, vacation rentals, and neighborhood-led client guidance. Greater Boston and Martha's Vineyard, residential sales and rentals, vacation rentals, luxury and lifestyle property, condos to coastal estates, client-first guidance, honest expert calm positioning, collaborative culture, buyers sellers renters second-home clients ## Agent Bios - [Jacqueline Cabral - Your Local Real Estate Sales Agent](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/jacqueline-cabral): Profile page for Boston real estate agent Jacqueline Cabral at Donnelly + Co. - [Jennifer Girvin - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/jennifer-girvin): Boston-based real estate advisor Jennifer Girvin serves Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Brookline, North End, and South End at Donnelly + Co. - [Katie Chevalier - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/katie-chevalier): Boston agent profile for Katie Chevalier of Donnelly + Co., highlighting nonprofit experience, proactive service, and fluent French. - [Katrina Lima - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/katrina-lima): Katrina Lima's Donnelly + Co. profile highlights her Martha's Vineyard real estate work and featured island properties. - [Kimberly Naylor - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/kimberly-naylor): Directory profile for Kimberly Naylor, a Martha's Vineyard real estate advisor at Donnelly + Co. - [Kristin Buck - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/kristin-buck): Agent profile for Kristin Buck, a Martha's Vineyard real estate advisor at Donnelly + Co. - [Liz Dehler - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/liz-dehler): Profile of Boston real estate advisor Liz Dehler, with Donnelly + Co. contact details, client testimonials, and featured properties. - [Maiullari Brennan Team - Your Local Real Estate Sales Team](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/maiullari-brennan-team): Agent profile for Donnelly + Co.'s Maiullari Brennan Team, a Boston-focused duo with Martha's Vineyard and city listings. - [Marcia Garvey - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/marcia-garvey): Marcia Garvey's Donnelly + Co. profile highlights her Boston and Martha's Vineyard real estate focus and featured listings. - [Margaret Creech - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/margaret-creech): Donnelly + Co. profile for Margaret Creech, a Boston real estate advisor highlighting her client-focused approach, mentor Liz Dehler, and featured listings. - [Robert Lavey - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/robert-lavey): Robert Lavey is a Donnelly + Co. real estate advisor in Boston and Martha's Vineyard. - [Ruth Swift - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/ruth-swift): Profile of Boston real estate agent Ruth Swift, highlighting her Irish roots, biotech background, and negotiation-driven approach. - [Stacy Ickes - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/stacy-ickes): Sales Agent Stacy Ickes offers Martha's Vineyard real estate services with a focus on fit, patience, and problem-solving. - [Susan Doig - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/susan-doig): Profile of Boston sales agent Susan Doig, highlighting her people-first approach and long tenure in local real estate. - [Theresa Geary - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/theresa-geary): Theresa Geary's Donnelly + Co. profile highlights her Martha's Vineyard roots, client-focused approach, and featured listings. - [Emily Roach - Your Local Real Estate Operations Specialist](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/emily-roach): Donnelly + Co. profiles Boston Operations Specialist Emily Roach, highlighting her collaborative approach and support role across transactions and office operations. - [Leslie Reitz - Your Local Real Estate Director of Marketing](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/leslie-reitz): Profile page for Donnelly + Co. Director of Marketing Leslie Reitz, with office contacts, biography, and featured property listings. - [Melissa Winter - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/melissa-winter): Melissa Winter is a sales agent focused on Boston and Cambridge. - [Andrew M. McKinney | Meet Your Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/andrew-m-mckinney): Profile for Boston real estate advisor Andrew M. McKinney, with contact details, client testimonials, and featured Boston and Martha's Vineyard properties. - [Beth Damon, Boston Real Estate Advisor | Meet Beth](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/elizabeth-damon): Beth Damon's Donnelly + Co. profile pairs a Boston agent bio with contact details and property listings across Massachusetts. - [Barbara Pompea- Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/barbara-pompea): Directory listing for Barbara Pompea, a Boston-based Donnelly + Co. real estate advisor serving Boston and nearby towns. - [Amanda Maselek - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/amanda-maselek): Amanda Maselek's Boston agent profile highlights her coaching style, Southie roots, and Donnelly + Co. listings across Boston and Martha's Vineyard. - [Anthony Maiullari - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/anthony-maiullari): Anthony Maiullari's Donnelly + Co. profile pairs a brief bio with contact details, office locations, and featured property listings. - [Casey Maher - Your Local Real Estate Operations Manager](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/casey-maher): Operations Manager Casey Maher's bio page for Donnelly + Co., serving Boston and Martha's Vineyard. - [Cat Gallo - Your Local Real Estate Marketing Specialist](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/cat-gallo): Profile of Donnelly + Co. marketing specialist Cat Gallo with contact details and featured property listings. - [Charlotte Huguenor - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/charlotte-huguenor): Profile page for Boston real estate advisor Charlotte Huguenor at Donnelly + Co., with bio, testimonials, and featured listings. - [Charlotte Polk - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/charlotte-polk): Agent profile for Charlotte Polk, a Boston North Shore native and Donnelly + Co. real estate advisor in Boston. - [Dania Alyse Benmosche - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/dania-alyse-benmosche): Dania Alyse Benmosche is a Martha's Vineyard real estate advisor at Donnelly + Co. in Edgartown. - [Erin Hegarty - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/erin-hegarty): Profile of Erin Hegarty, a Martha's Vineyard real estate advisor with Donnelly + Co. - [James Osmundsen - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/james-osmundsen): Agent profile for James Osmundsen, a Donnelly + Co. real estate advisor serving Martha's Vineyard. - [Jennifer McDougall - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/jennifer-mcdougall): Jennifer McDougall is a Donnelly + Co. real estate advisor serving Martha's Vineyard and showcasing featured properties and vacation rentals. - [Stephanie W Roache - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/stephanie-w-roache): Stephanie W Roache's Martha's Vineyard agent profile highlights her local expertise, client praise, and featured listings at Donnelly + Co. - [Samantha Jason Lehman - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/samantha-jason-lehman): Donnelly + Co. agent Samantha Jason Lehman represents residential buyers and sellers in the greater Boston market. - [Carol Shore - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/carol-shore): Carol Shore's Martha's Vineyard agent profile highlights her real estate and vacation-rental work, client praise, and featured listings. - [Emily Ingardia - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/emily-ingardia): Profile of Boston real estate advisor Emily Ingardia of Donnelly + Co., with bio details, contact information, testimonials, and featured listings. - [Pauline Donnelly, Boston Real Estate Broker | Meet Her](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/pauline-donnelly): Broker-owner Pauline Donnelly's profile outlines her Boston real estate career, coaching background, and Donnelly + Co.'s client-focused mission. - [Allison Snowden - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/allison-snowden): Allison Snowden's Donnelly + Co. profile highlights her Martha's Vineyard focus, bio, client testimonials, and featured listings. - [Dimitrios Makos - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/dimitrios-makos): Agent profile for Dimitrios Makos of Donnelly + Co., with Boston and Martha's Vineyard contact details, bio, testimonials, and featured listings. - [Katie Dawson | Explore Martha's Vineyard Real Estate](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/katie-dawson): Agent profile for Katie Dawson, a Martha's Vineyard real estate advisor at Donnelly + Co. - [Erin Loughran - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/erin-loughran): Donnelly + Co. profiles Boston real estate advisor Erin Loughran with her bio, client testimonials, contact details, and featured listings. - [Julia Smith - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/julia-smith): Agent profile for Julia Smith, a Martha's Vineyard real estate advisor at Donnelly + Co. - [Michael Brennan - Your Local Real Estate Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/michael-brennan): Michael Brennan is a Boston sales agent at Donnelly + Co. - [Fiona McMahon Real Estate Advisor Boston](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/fiona-coxe-mcmahon): Agent profile for Boston real estate advisor Fiona Coxe McMahon at Donnelly + Co. - [Tina Miller | Martha's Vineyard Realtor - Meet Tina](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/tina-miller): Agent profile for Tina Miller, a Donnelly + Co. real estate advisor serving Martha's Vineyard. - [David Crowley Boston Real Estate Advisor | Meet David](https://donnellyandco.com/agent/david-crowley): Directory profile for Boston real estate advisor David Crowley at Donnelly + Co., highlighting his data-driven luxury approach and bio. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Living in Edgartown, MA | Donnelly + Co. Neighborhood Guide](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/edgartown): Donnelly + Co.'s Edgartown page catalogues luxury property listings and neighborhood data for Edgartown, Massachusetts. - [Living in Beacon Hill, Boston | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/beacon-hill): Beacon Hill neighborhood page with Boston history, lifestyle notes, census data, and luxury property listings. - [Oak Bluffs, MA Homes & Neighborhood Guide | Explore](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/oak-bluffs): Donnelly + Co. lists Oak Bluffs, MA homes and neighborhood data, including active properties, census demographics, walkability, and nearby points of interest. - [Living in Aquinnah, MA | Neighborhood Guide | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/aquinnah): Aquinnah neighborhood real estate listings page with MLS inventory, local demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [Living in Charlestown, MA Neighborhood | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/charlestown): Charlestown, MA neighborhood page listing homes for sale alongside local demographics, transit scores, and nearby businesses. - [Living in Back Bay, Boston MA | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/back-bay): Donnelly + Co. profiles Boston's Back Bay neighborhood and showcases current property listings there. - [Living in Brookline, MA | Donnelly + Co. Neighborhood Guide](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/brookline): Brookline, MA neighborhood listing page with property listings and local demographic, transit, and business data. - [Living in Martha's Vineyard Guide | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/marthas-vineyard): Donnelly + Co. lists Martha's Vineyard real estate and describes the island's protected landscape, towns, and luxury market. - [Living in North End, Boston MA | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/north-end): North End Boston real estate page with property listings, neighborhood stats, and nearby points of interest. - [Living in South End, Boston, MA | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/south-end): South End, Boston real estate page listing neighborhood properties and local demographic, transit, and points-of-interest data. - [Living in Vineyard Haven, MA | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/vineyard-haven): Neighborhood listings page for Vineyard Haven, MA, combining property inventory with census and walkability data. - [Living in West Tisbury, MA | Donnelly + Co. Team](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/west-tisbury): Donnelly + Co. lists West Tisbury, MA properties alongside neighborhood demographics and local points of interest. - [Living in Boston, MA | Donnelly + Co. Neighborhood Guide](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/boston): Boston real estate neighborhood page with luxury listings, market commentary, and local demographic data. - [Living in Chilmark, MA | Neighborhood Guide | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/chilmark): Chilmark, MA real estate page catalogs active listings and neighborhood data. - [Living in Seaport Boston, MA | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/seaport): Neighborhood listing page for Seaport, MA, combining property listings with local demographics, walkability scores, and nearby businesses. - [Living in Somerville, MA | Homes & Community Info | Presence](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/somerville): Somerville, MA neighborhood page listing properties and local demographic data for buyers. - [Living in South Boston, MA | Donnelly + Co. Guide](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/south-boston): Donnelly + Co. profiles South Boston as a Boston neighborhood of historic homes, waterfront growth, and active property listings. - [Living in Cambridge, MA | Guide | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods/cambridge): Cambridge, MA property listings page with local market data, nearby businesses, demographics, schools, and neighborhood listings. ## Tools - [Home Valuation in Massachusetts | Get Your Free Estimate](https://donnellyandco.com/home-valuation): Donnelly & Co's home valuation page for requesting a property worth estimate. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Massachusetts Real Estate Withholding Rules | Learn More](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/understanding-the-new-massachusetts-real-estate-withholding-requirements): Explains Massachusetts real estate withholding requirements for non-resident sellers closing on $1 million-plus property sales. - [Massachusetts New Home Inspection Law: What Buyers Need](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/what-to-know-about-massachusetts-new-home-inspection-law): Donnelly + Co. explains Massachusetts' new home inspection law and how it changes buyer, seller, and agent obligations. - [Turn Frustrations into Opportunities in Real Estate](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/turn-frustrations-into-opportunities): A Donnelly + Co. blog post advises agents to reframe setbacks as business opportunities. - [Always Be Learning: Growth in Real Estate Sales](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/always-be-learning): A Donnelly + Co. blog post on an experienced agent's drive to keep learning and improve his real estate business. - [Business Plan Tips for Real Estate Agent Success](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/business-plan): A Donnelly + Co. blog post advises real estate agents to define success with a simple business plan. - [Comfort Zone: Growth Lessons for Real Estate Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/comfort-zone): A Donnelly + Co. blog post urges agents to grow by trying unfamiliar real-estate tasks outside their comfort zone. - [The NAR Settlement and Telling Our Real Estate Story](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-nar-judgement-2): Blog post arguing real estate agents should better explain their value in the wake of the NAR settlement. - [Why Your Home Deserves an Annual Investment Review](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/ignoring-the-biggest-investment-of-your-life): A Donnelly + Co. blog post urges homeowners to review their home as an annual investment with their agent and financial advisor. - [Selling a Home: Why the Process Feels Emotional](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/selling-a-home-an-emotional-roller-coaster): A Donnelly + Co. blog post reflects on the emotional realities of selling a home and urges agents to stay sensitive. - [A Home Worth Fighting For Buyers in Tough Markets](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/a-home-worth-fighting-for): A Donnelly + Co. blog post encourages buyers to keep making offers despite a tough, multiple-offer market. - [Prepare Your Home for an Open House Successfully](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-an-open-house): A Donnelly + Co. blog post outlines decluttering, cleaning, staging, and privacy tips for open-house sellers. - [Keep Calm During Your Competitive Home Search](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/keep-calm-and-carry-on-with-your-search): Donnelly + Co. advises homebuyers to stay patient amid low inventory and bidding wars rather than rush into the wrong home. - [Selling With a Move in Mind for Your Next Home](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/selling-with-a-move-in-mind): Donnelly + Co. outlines how sellers can prepare emotionally and logistically when relocating after decades in one home. - [Time to Upgrade: Home Tips for Growing Families](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/time-to-upgrade): A Donnelly + Co. blog post about a growing family weighing the tradeoffs of upgrading to a larger home. - [Why Buyers Need an Agent in a Competitive Market](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/hello-agent-goodbye-stress): A blog post explains why buyers benefit from their own agent in competitive, multiple-offer home purchases. - [Is Off-Market the Best Market for Home Sellers?](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/is-off-market-the-best-market): A real estate blog post argues that public listing exposure can outperform off-market selling for Boston and Martha's Vineyard sellers. - [Squashing the Stereotype Through Client Trust](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/squashing-the-stereotype): Blog post argues trust and client-first advice matter more than commission in real estate. - [Leaving the Empty Nest: Downsizing to City Life](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/leaving-the-empty-nest): Donnelly + Co. offers advice on empty nesters downsizing from suburban homes to city living. - [How To Save Your Real Estate Transaction Tips](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/how-to-save-your-real-estate-transaction): Explains how real estate contingencies work, why buyers waive them in competitive markets, and the risks of losing deposit protection. - [NAR Settlement & the Boston Market in 2025 | What to Know](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/nar-settlement-update-what-does-it-mean-for-the-boston-market-in-2025): A Donnelly + Co. blog post explains how the NAR settlement changes commission disclosure and buyer agreements in Boston real estate. - [Opportunity Vision: Seeing Business Growth Chances](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/opportunity-vision): A Donnelly + Co. blog essay frames opportunity vision as a learnable business skill, using everyday encounters and business cards as examples. - [Patience Is a Virtue in Real Estate Success for Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/patience-is-a-virtue): A Donnelly + Co. blog post urges real estate agents to stay patient while building future clients and income. - [Shifting Perspectives on Real Estate Client Stress](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/shifting-perspectives): A Donnelly + Co. blog post advises agents to look past client conflict and ask what is really driving a tense transaction. - [Should You Sell Your Home Now or Wait to List?](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/should-i-sell-my-home-now): Donnelly + Co. advises homeowners to wait on selling unless their move is urgent, citing Covid-19 and market disruption. - [Structure in Real Estate: Building Productive Habits](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/structure): Donnelly + Co. advises real estate agents to build structure, routines, and discipline into an otherwise flexible workday. - [What the NAR Settlement Means for Home Buyers](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-nar-settlement-what-is-really-going-on): Blog post on the NAR settlement examines the lawsuit, commission debate, and why Donnelly + Co. expects limited immediate price impact. - [It's Not About Me: Handling Client Emotions Better](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/its-not-about-me): A Donnelly + Co. blog post on keeping perspective when real estate clients become emotional or frustrated. - [Difficult Conversations in a Shifting Boston Market](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/difficult-conversations): A Donnelly + Co. post advises Boston sellers and agents on handling a slower market, low offers, and tougher negotiations. - [Don't Bury Your Head in the Sand When Markets Shift](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/dont-bury-your-head-in-the-sand): A Donnelly + Co. blog post advises sellers to consider price cuts when a shifting market weakens demand and lengthens time on market. - [Finding Your Perfectly Imperfect Home Advice](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/finding-your-perfectly-imperfect-home): Donnelly + Co. advises homebuyers to accept compromises and avoid chasing perfection in a low-inventory market. - [Selling a Beacon Hill Home in Boston, MA](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/selling-a-beacon-hill-home-navigating-a-historic-market): Guidance for selling a Beacon Hill home in Boston's historic district, with preservation rules, listing prep, and local market context. - [Buying a Home in Oak Bluffs: What to Know First](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/what-to-know-before-buying-a-home-in-oak-bluffs): Oak Bluffs home-buying guide covering seasonality, historic review, coastal risk, permits, and market conditions. - [How to Talk to Frustrated Real Estate Clients](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/sometimes-you-just-need-to-talk-to-your-client): A Boston real estate coaching post advises agents to meet frustrated buyers in person, ask questions, and reset goals. - [Stay Away From Your Desk for Better Networking](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/stay-away-from-your-desk): A Donnelly + Co. blog post urges real estate professionals to leave their desks and build relationships through everyday encounters. - [Accountability Methods for Real Estate Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/accountability): Blog post on accountability for real estate agents and methods for staying on task. - [Always Trust Your Gut: Safety Tips for Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/always-trust-your-gut): A Donnelly + Co. blog post advises real estate agents to trust instincts and prioritize safety when meeting buyers. - [Balance: Finding Work-Life Harmony in Business](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/balance): A Donnelly + Co. blog post reflects on work-life balance for self-employed professionals building a new business. - [Confidence in Real Estate Growth](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/confidence): Blog post on confidence in real estate sales, using a young agent's $3M-$5M client story to argue experience can be learned. - [Consistency in Real Estate Marketing Matters More](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/consistency): Donnelly + Co. argues that consistent, focused marketing beats one-off mailers for real estate agents. - [Do These Five Things to Start in Real Estate Now](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/do-these-five-things): Donnelly + Co. offers five tips for new real estate agents on professionalism, scheduling, pitching, market knowledge, and mentorship. - [Follow-Up Tips for Better Real Estate Client Care](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/follow-up): Donnelly + Co. discusses why consistent follow-up helps real estate professionals keep client relationships moving. - [Inch by Inch: Steady Progress for Real Estate Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/inch-by-inch): A Donnelly + Co. blog post advises real estate agents to pursue goals slowly and steadily. - [Inspiration Is a Bitch: Creativity for Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/inspiration-is-a-bitch): A Donnelly + Co. blog post on overcoming creative blocks in real estate marketing. - [Lonely Business: The Isolation of Real Estate Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/lonely-business): A Donnelly + Co. blog post argues real estate agents work in isolation and says coaching can ease that loneliness. - [Permission Granted: Why Real Estate Agents Need Rest](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/permission-granted): A Donnelly + Co. blog post encourages real estate agents to rest during the holidays and return refreshed for the spring market. - [Is Your Agent Doing Enough? Real Estate Advice](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/is-your-agent-doing-enough): Donnelly + Co. outlines how a real estate agent can advise beyond buying and selling, from valuations to renovations and refinancing. - [The NAR Settlement and Clear Buyer Communication](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-nar-settlement-helping-to-eliminate-client-confusion): Donnelly + Co. urges clear buyer-intake conversations to reduce confusion after the NAR settlement. - [Beat the Competitive Doldrums in Real Estate](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-competitive-doldrums): A real-estate coaching article on staying motivated when colleagues are winning more business. - [Do You Really Know Boston? Explore Its Neighborhoods](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/do-you-really-know-boston): A Boston real estate blog post spotlights Fort Point and urges buyers to explore the city's distinct neighborhoods. - [Prepare to Be Disappointed When Buying a Home](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/prepare-to-be-disappointed): A Donnelly + Co. blog post explains why final home walk-throughs can make new buyers feel unexpectedly disappointed. - [Understanding For Sale By Owner And FSBO Pitfalls](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/understanding-for-sale-by-owner): A Donnelly + Co. blog post explains common pitfalls of selling a home For Sale By Owner. - [We've Been in Your Shoes](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/weve-been-in-your-shoes): Donnelly + Co. blog post about the emotional strain of home buying and the team's firsthand empathy for clients. - [6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Open House Visits](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/6-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-open-houses): A Donnelly + Co. blog post shares practical advice for making open house visits more productive. - [Buyer's Guide to Winning in Multiple-Offer Deals](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/a-buyers-guide-to-a-multiple-offer-situation): A Boston real estate guide outlines tactics for buyers navigating multiple-offer situations in a high-demand market. - [Why Trusting Your Real Estate Agent Can Pay Off](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/sometimes-your-real-estate-agent-knows-best): Donnelly + Co. shares a client story about guiding buyers to a fixer-upper that became a family home. - [Why Public Listing Beats Selling Off-Market Now](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/dont-play-hard-to-get-with-your-home): A Donnelly + Co. blog post argues that public listing usually beats off-market sales as market conditions soften and competition grows. - [How to Move Out and Move On: Selling With Ease](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/how-to-move-out-and-move-on): A blog post offers practical advice for decluttering, packing, and emotionally letting go when selling a home. - [How Staging Helps Your Furniture Tell a Better Story](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/let-your-furniture-do-the-talking): A Donnelly + Co. blog post on staging a home with updated furniture to help buyers envision its potential. - [Post-Pandemic Real Estate in Boston and Vineyard](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/real-estate-in-a-post-pandemic-world): Donnelly + Co. examines how COVID-19 reshaped Boston and Martha's Vineyard real estate markets. - [Pricing a Home in Boston's Unpredictable Market](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-art-of-pricing-a-home): Donnelly + Co. discusses pricing a Boston home amid uncertain market conditions and shifting buyer behavior. - [Why Sellers Need an Experienced Real Estate Attorney](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/hire-a-pro-save-your-stress): A Donnelly + Co. blog post argues sellers should hire an experienced real estate attorney instead of relying on a lawyer friend. - [Why Off-Market Home Sales Can Hurt Boston Sellers](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/how-off-market-selling-can-bite-back): Boston real estate blog post argues off-market selling can hurt sellers by limiting exposure and price competition. - [How's the Market? Boston Fall Real Estate Update](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/hows-the-market): Donnelly + Co. offers a Boston real estate market update on slower fall demand, higher inventory, and price adjustments. - [Is Everyone Leaving the City? Real Estate View](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/is-everyone-leaving-the-city): A real-estate blog post argues that not everyone is leaving the city, with moves driven by life events and market timing. - [Looking Back, Moving Ahead](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/looking-back-moving-ahead): A Donnelly + Co. blog post reflects on real estate work during the pandemic and frames gratitude as the company's 2021 outlook. - [The NAR Lawsuit: Confusion Around Commissions](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-nar-lawsuit-lets-dispel-some-confusion): Donnelly + Co. explains the NAR lawsuit, the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, and why it expects commission practices to remain familiar. - [5 Tips for Dealing With Rising Interest Rates](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/tips-for-dealing-with-rising-interest-rates): Donnelly + Co. offers homebuyer tips for navigating rising interest rates. - [Welcome to Boston, Raffles at Raffles Boston Hotel](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/welcome-to-boston-raffles): Donnelly + Co. profiles Raffles Boston, a luxury Back Bay development combining residences, hotel rooms, dining, and amenities. - [Are You Lying To Your Real Estate Agent Today?](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/are-you-lying-to-your-real-estate-agent): Blog post advises homebuyers to work with an agent who helps them clarify changing preferences through questions and in-person showings. - [Buyer Beware: Haunted Home Disclosures In MA](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/boo-buyer-beware-no-seriously): A Donnelly + Co. blog post explains Massachusetts caveat emptor, stigmatized property, and when sellers must disclose hauntings. - [Earnest Money Basics for Home Buyers Explained](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/buying-a-home-basics-about-earnest-money): Donnelly + Co. explains earnest money in home buying, including contingencies, escrow, and how deposits count toward closing. - [Call Me Old Fashioned: Real Estate Needs People](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/call-me-old-fashioned): A real estate blog post argues personal, in-person client contact should complement technology, not be replaced by it. - [Donnelly + Co. Partners With Final Offer for Clients](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/final-offer-partnership): Donnelly + Co. announces a Massachusetts partnership with Final Offer to promote a transparent real estate offer process. - [Boston Real Estate Market Update: Mixed Conditions](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/hows-the-market-in-a-word-mixed): A Donnelly + Co. blog post says the real estate market has shifted from pandemic frenzy to mixed conditions with low inventory and more negotiation. - [Moving Tips for a Smoother, Less Stressful Move](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/moving-tips): Donnelly + Co. shares first-person advice for making moving day smoother. - [What Does It Really Take to Thrive in Real Estate?](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/what-does-it-really-take-to-thrive-in-real-estate): Donnelly + Co. blog post on the traits and habits behind lasting success in real estate. - [When Real Estate Changes, We Do Too](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/when-real-estate-changes-we-do-too): Donnelly + Co blog post on adapting Boston real estate practice to shifting market conditions. - [Why Cash Isn't Always Best in Real Estate Deals](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/why-cash-isnt-always-best): Donnelly + Co. examines when cash offers in real estate can still carry financing risk. - [Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney for Home Sales](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/why-you-need-a-real-estate-attorney): A Boston real estate blog explains why buyers and sellers should hire a real estate attorney. - [Selling Luxury Real Estate in Boston: Key Tips](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/navigating-bostons-luxury-real-estate-market-a-sellers-perspective): A Boston luxury-home seller guide argues success depends on choosing the right agent and using tailored marketing. - [2024 Real Estate Outlook: New Norms For Buyers](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/new-norms-and-better-outlooks-for-2024): A brokerage blog post predicts a healthier 2024 real estate market as rates ease and first-time buyers gain leverage. - [NAR Settlement Part 2: Questions and Answers Guide](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-nar-settlement-more-questions-some-answers): Donnelly + Co. discusses the NAR settlement and buyer-agent fees in U.S. real estate. - [How Donnelly + Co. Bridged Two Real Estate Markets](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/bridging-two-worlds): A Donnelly + Co. blog post on bridging Boston luxury real estate practices to Martha's Vineyard through collaboration and elevated service. - [Navigating A Home Inspection: 6 Smart Buyer Tips](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/navigating-your-way-through-a-home-inspection): Donnelly + Co. blog post outlines six practical steps for buyers navigating a home inspection. - [Not Your Every Day Advisor](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/not-your-every-day-advisor): A Donnelly + Co. blog post frames real estate agents as long-term advisors for clients' ongoing housing questions. - [Boston Housing Market Shift: Seller Strategy Tips](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/shift-with-the-shifting-housing-market): A Boston real-estate blog post advises sellers to lower prices as the market shifts from seller's to buyer's territory. - [Shoot for the Stars: Real Estate Mindset Tips](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/shoot-for-the-stars): A Donnelly + Co. blog post urges real estate agents to challenge limiting beliefs and believe their potential has no cap. - [Tell Your Gremlins To Take A Hike](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/tell-your-gremlins-to-take-a-hike): Blog post on overcoming self-doubt and negative inner voices in real estate and entrepreneurship. - [Pricing Your Home in a Shifting Real Estate Market](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-delicate-art-of-pricing-your-home): Donnelly + Co. advises sellers on pricing a home as the market shifts and conditions soften. - [The Emotional Process of Selling a Family Home](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-emotional-process-of-selling): Donnelly + Co. outlines the emotional and practical steps of selling a Boston home for senior clients. - [Why Donnelly + Co. Opened Its Own Real Estate Office](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-hardest-thing-ive-ever-done): Donnelly + Co. frames its Boston real estate blog around opening an office built on integrity, coaching, and team accountability. - [Real Estate Market Now and Then](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-market-now-and-then): Donnelly + Co. discusses shifting real estate conditions as 2023 begins, with higher rates, low inventory, and more flexible sellers. - [The NAR Judgement and Why Agents Must Tell Their Story](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-nar-judgement): Donnelly + Co. argues agents should better explain their value amid the NAR judgement debate. - [Stay Top-of-Mind: Lessons for Real Estate Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-tale-of-the-out-of-touch-agent): A Donnelly + Co. blog post frames real-estate closings as the start of long-term client relationships. - [The Voices in Your Head: Positive Mindset Tips](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/the-voices-in-your-head): A Donnelly + Co. blog post urges real estate professionals to counter self-doubt with positive self-talk. - [Ask Better Questions to Understand Buyer Needs](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/are-you-asking-the-right-questions): A Donnelly + Co. blog post advises real estate agents to clarify buyers' goals by asking more specific questions. - [Be Like the Aerobics Instructor | Real Estate Tips](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/be-like-the-aerobics-instructor): Blog post links barre-class confidence to real estate agents' client trust and career success. - [Buying and Selling a Home During a Break-Up Tips](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/buying-and-selling-during-a-break-up): Personal blog post on helping a Boston condo sell during a divorce, balancing the transaction's logistics with the couple's emotions. - [How COVID Changed Home Buying and Real Estate](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/covid-was-new-change-isnt): Donnelly + Co. reflects on how COVID shifted buyer priorities toward home offices and local second homes. - [Keep Your Home On The Market During The Holidays](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/deck-the-halls-and-keep-your-home-on-the-market): Donnelly + Co. argues that holiday listings can still attract serious buyers and show well with festive staging. - [Evaluate, Plan, Repeat for Real Estate Success](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/evaluate-plan-repeat): A Donnelly + Co. blog post urges real estate agents to evaluate last year's transactions before drafting next year's business plan. - [Embrace The Imperfect When Settling Into A New Home](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/embrace-the-imperfect): A real-estate blog post advises new homeowners to delay major decorating decisions until they've lived in the space. - [Fire That Client: When Toxic Buyers Aren't Worth It](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/fire-that-client): Donnelly + Co. advises brokers on when to let go of toxic real estate clients. - [Why Buyers Need an Agent in Real Estate Deals](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/friends-dont-let-friends-have-real-estate-problems): A brokerage blog post recounts how a buyer's agent could have helped a condo buyer avoid a last-minute roof assessment issue. - [How to Find Right Brokerage as Real Estate Agent in Boston](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-brokerage-as-a-real-estate-agent-in-boston): Advice for Boston real estate agents on choosing a brokerage that supports production, local expertise, technology, and work-life balance. - [Why Rising Rates Can Benefit Home Buyers Today](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/its-all-good-especially-for-buyers): Blog post argues rising rates have made real estate less competitive and more favorable for buyers. - [Lessons from Grandma at a Time of Uncertainty](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/lessons-from-grandma): A Donnelly + Co. blog post reflects on grandmother Nellie and lessons about resilience, thrift, and perspective during uncertain times. - [Make Your Goal Setting SMART for Real Progress](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/make-your-goal-setting-smart): Donnelly + Co. offers a blog post on making goals SMART and breaking broad business goals into smaller steps. - [Buying a Home in a Pandemic: What to Expect Now](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/what-to-expect-when-buying-a-home-in-a-pandemic): Donnelly + Co. outlines how pandemic-era home buying can involve remote tours, stricter lending, slower inspections, and delayed closings. - [What Your Agent Isn't Telling You About Commissions](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/what-your-agent-isnt-telling-you): A Donnelly + Co. blog post explains how real estate commissions are split between agents and brokerages. - [What's Changed in Real Estate After Covid Today?](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/whats-changed-in-real-estate): Donnelly + Co. outlines how the Boston real estate market has shifted during the pandemic, from showings to buyer preferences. - [When Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home? Insights](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-sell-my-home): A Donnelly + Co. blog post on timing a home sale around seasonality, life events, and market positioning. - [Why Tech Doesn't Matter Most in Real Estate Today](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/why-tech-doesnt-matter-in-real-estate): Donnelly + Co. argues that real estate depends on relationships more than technology, even while using modern tools. - [Why Your Agent's Reputation Matters in Real Estate](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/why-your-agents-reputation-matters): Donnelly + Co. blog on why a buyer agent's reputation can help win multiple-offer home purchases. - [Winter Is Here: Early Spring Real Estate Market](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/winter-is-here): Donnelly + Co. discusses why the winter months can be a favorable time to buy or sell a home. - [Edgartown Living: Harbor Charm and Beachside Ease](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/edgartown-living-harbor-town-charm-and-beachside-ease): Guide to Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, highlighting walkability, beaches, seasonal rhythms, and island access. - [South Boston Condos vs Homes: Which Fits You?](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/south-boston-condos-and-homes-matching-lifestyle-to-property): Directory-style guide comparing South Boston condos, rowhouses, and multi-family homes for different lifestyles. - [Living in Back Bay Boston: Everyday Life Guide](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/living-in-back-bay-everyday-life-by-the-charles): Boston real-estate blog profiles Back Bay's walkability, transit, historic housing, and Charles River access. - [Finding Your Fit in Boston's South End Housing Market](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/finding-your-fit-in-the-south-end-housing-market): Guide to Boston's South End housing market, comparing brownstones, lofts, elevator condos, and newer developments. - [How To Sell Your Vineyard Haven Home Strategically](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/how-to-position-your-vineyard-haven-home-for-sale): Blog post on positioning a Vineyard Haven home for sale with pricing, staging, photography, and timing advice. - [Back Bay to Edgartown Move Guide | Key Planning Tips](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/moving-from-back-bay-to-edgartown-planning-a-seamless-transition): A planning guide for transitioning from Boston's Back Bay to Edgartown, covering timing, permits, ferry logistics, seasonality, and rental considerations. - [Should You List Your Home on the MLS? Read This First](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/should-you-list-your-home-on-the-mls): Donnelly + Co. weighs MLS listing versus exclusive sales and recommends public exposure for sellers seeking the highest price. - [South Boston or South End? How to Choose Wisely](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/south-boston-or-south-end-how-to-choose-your-next-neighborhood): A comparison guide to South Boston and the South End covering housing, prices, commuting, outdoor amenities, and historic-district considerations. - [Beacon Hill Fall 2026: What's Changing on Charles Street](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/beacon-hill-this-fall-whats-changing-on-charles-street-and-what-isnt): A neighborhood guide examines new Charles Street restaurants, fall traditions, and enduring Beacon Hill institutions. - [Oak Bluffs in August 2026: New Circuit Ave, Same Climax Week](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/oak-bluffs-in-august-a-new-circuit-avenue-greets-the-same-old-climax-week): A Donnelly + Co. guide to Circuit Avenue's new businesses, longtime summer traditions, and practical planning for Oak Bluffs' August events. - [Chilmark Up-Island Living: Privacy and Ocean Views](https://donnellyandco.com/blog/chilmark-up-island-living-privacy-trails-and-ocean-views): A Martha's Vineyard real-estate profile of Chilmark emphasizing privacy, zoning, trails, conservation land, and ocean views. ## Testimonials - [Testimonials & Real Client Experiences | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/testimonials): Client testimonials for Donnelly + Co. real estate agents in Boston and Martha's Vineyard. ## Core Pages - [Contact Donnelly + Co. | Boston MA Real Estate Services](https://donnellyandco.com/): Real estate brokerage site featuring Boston and Martha's Vineyard listings, vacation rentals, client testimonials, and contact/valuation tools. ## Other Pages - [Contact Donnelly + Co. | Real Estate Services Inquiry](https://donnellyandco.com/404): Donnelly + Co.'s 404 page shows contact information and office locations for its Boston and Martha's Vineyard real estate offices. - [Join Donnelly + Co. | Real Estate Careers for Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/join-us): Recruiting page positioning Donnelly + Co. as a mid-sized Boston and Martha's Vineyard brokerage for agents. - [Martha's Vineyard Homes for Sale | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/marthas-vineyard-backup-08-07-2026): Donnelly + Co.'s Martha's Vineyard real estate page combines market context, island lifestyle guidance, and current and sold property listings. - [Massachusetts Neighborhoods Guide | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/neighborhoods): Donnelly + Co.'s neighborhoods directory links to Aquinnah, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge. - [A New Way to Buy or Sell a Home | Donnelly + Co. Boston](https://donnellyandco.com/a-new-way): Donnelly + Co presents a Boston and Martha's Vineyard real estate team built around trust, collaboration, and client-first service. - [Get in Touch | Donnelly + Co. Real Estate Agents](https://donnellyandco.com/contact): Contact page for Donnelly + Co. with office details, email, and message forms. - [Terms and Conditions | Donnelly + Co. Real Estate](https://donnellyandco.com/terms-and-conditions): Donnelly + Co.'s privacy policy and terms of use describes data collection, AI-assisted services, advertising tracking, sharing, and opt-out choices. - [Boston Real Estate & Community Blog | Donnelly + Co.](https://donnellyandco.com/blog): Donnelly + Co.'s Massachusetts real estate blog indexes posts on Boston, Martha's Vineyard, and statewide housing policy.