Lynne Gourley asked what I was looking for, and my particular needs in a home and then got to work. She not only found homes in my price range that met my criteria, she didn't waste my time by showing me houses that didn't have what I needed (as so many other realtors do.) Since I was driving from CT each time to meet with her, I appreciated that Lynne drove me around so I could take a break and focus on the homes . When I found a house I was interested in she taught me about what to think about when making an offer, and then helped me prepare it. When I did not get the house ( it was a deadline deal where the owner told everyone to give their offers at same time - someone ended up paying 20% over asking price) Lynne immediately started showing me other places, till we found a home so much nicer than the one I first bid on. The home was just reduced to make it within my budget. Lynne went above and beyond as a real estate agent, she not only worked with the sellers agent for me, she also worked with my agent in CT so my transition of selling and buying a home at the same time would take place without any problems. I had to move directly from one house to the next, with two closings on same day, and Lynne helped me with everyone involved to accomplish that feat. (No small task, believe me.) She recommended people I needed when my offer was accepted, such as my real estate attorney and moving company. She also took me around the town and told me where places I needed to use were, such as the grocery store and gas station. When you are new to an area, it's good to have someone clue you in to the neighborhood, rather than just have a directory to rely on. Why do I think she's one of the best Realtors to work with? Because she found what I needed, even as it evolved while we were looking for it. She took my families physical disability (wheelchair) into consideration and showed my homes that I could actually get into - unlike other realtors who kept telling me I could build ramps over five step entrances or renovate every doorway to make them bigger. She never pushed me toward a house just to make a quick commission, she kept working for me till we found the perfect home for my family - despite the time constraints. Lynne never tried to BS me, she let me decide what felt right to me, without pushing. Most importantly - she kept me sane and in good humor through everything that came up! I could have bought a house anywhere in MA or NH, and in fact was looking at other houses off Cape at same time I was working with Lynne. I chose to move on the Cape because while I saw some wonderful houses in other places, Lynne found me a home with everything I wanted, and more. Having worked with a variety of realtors through the years, in varying states, I can confidently say that Lynne Gourley is the best I've worked with, and I recommend her to everyone I know.
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Real Estate Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in East Orleans, MA
As a real estate broker I have worked with a lot of contractors over the years and these guys truly exceeded my expectations. They were honest and knowledgeable, they got the job done quickly, their price was very reasonable, and the work was done right and looks fantastic. From interior to...
Barry was great in all facets of our interactions and in addressing my needs on this job: - I'd initially contacted him at the end of the day and he followed up first thing the next morning - He was flexible with my needs for scheduling the appointment that I wanted to schedule within a...
Excellent work. He's an old-timer and VERY savvy about masonry. Gave us good advice on several issues. He did just what we wanted with front door and back door stairs where, for now, we didn't want to spend big dollars. But we wanted first class on the chimney-- which he did. We have...
I interviewed 3 realtors before hiring Brian, because that's what was recommended. Guess what? It only took three interviews to see that I should have just called Brian in the first place, he was the listing agent on the house when I had bought it 12 years ago and I used him as my agent as...
Nicholas S.
5.0
04/2013
He was professional, on time, and his prices always fair. He went the extra mile working with our real estate agent since we were living out of town. He's a perfectionist and as I tend to be a little OCD that worked well for me. He more than earned his money from the chimney pointing,...
Residential Appraisal Associates, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Keith was on time and the appraisal was prompt and professional"
Frank C on April 2023
Residential Appraisal Associates, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Keith was on time and the appraisal was prompt and professional"
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "
Melissa P on October 2025
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "
We are a locally owned and operated company providing professional residential real estate appraisals since 1993. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. If you need an appraisal in any town in the following counties, we can help: Barnstable, Bristol, Plymouth, Norfolk.
"JOB DONE FINE"
ROBERT V on January 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company providing professional residential real estate appraisals since 1993. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. If you need an appraisal in any town in the following counties, we can help: Barnstable, Bristol, Plymouth, Norfolk.
Rainmaker Painting is a high quality Interior Painting company, serving the South Coast to Mid Cape region of Massachusetts for over 25 years. We have offices in Sandwich and Duxbury. The best way to reach us quickly is the old-fashioned way. Call us and schedule a free estimate. We don't want to miss your text. We're usually booked a month out (or more), so call now to reserve your place on our schedule today! We specialize in professional interior painting, new or old construction, residential or commercial. Plaster repair on older antique homes is one of our many specialized skills. We're expert painters. We use only the best brands and have years of experience in product knowledge. We're clean, neat, and reliable. Your project is always our top priority. We communicate daily via text to show you pictures of the progress, so you're always in the loop. Trust your house with us. Read our reviews. We understand that having interior painting work done is disruptive to your routine, so we work around your schedule, including nights and weekends if need be. Let us help you with your project. Need help with colors? I went to Massachusetts College of Art and owned the Best of Cape Cod Award winning Palette Fine Art Gallery in Sandwich. I can definitely help you. We work with builders, architects, designers, and property managers all the time and are used to budgets and tight deadlines. We don't give out prices over the phone. There's no such thing as a ballpark price. Every property is different, and every job is unique, so we need to see your project to give you an accurate price. Call to schedule an appointment now and discover the Rainmaker difference. Rainmaker definition: "A facilitator, one who gets things done, makes things happen." Rainmaker Painting Inc. is an interior painting company. We are fully licensed and insured. Follow us on FB and Instagram facebook.com/rainmakerpainting rainmakerpainting.com @rainmaker_painting Please check out our Google page to read our 5 star reviews and see hundreds of photographs! Thank you for your referrals!
"We had a fantastic experience with this painting team! They were fast, professional, and detail-oriented, finishing the job ahead of schedule while keeping everything spotless. The communication was great from start to finish, and the results completely transformed our space. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality painters!"
Amanda W on October 2025
Rainmaker Painting is a high quality Interior Painting company, serving the South Coast to Mid Cape region of Massachusetts for over 25 years. We have offices in Sandwich and Duxbury. The best way to reach us quickly is the old-fashioned way. Call us and schedule a free estimate. We don't want to miss your text. We're usually booked a month out (or more), so call now to reserve your place on our schedule today! We specialize in professional interior painting, new or old construction, residential or commercial. Plaster repair on older antique homes is one of our many specialized skills. We're expert painters. We use only the best brands and have years of experience in product knowledge. We're clean, neat, and reliable. Your project is always our top priority. We communicate daily via text to show you pictures of the progress, so you're always in the loop. Trust your house with us. Read our reviews. We understand that having interior painting work done is disruptive to your routine, so we work around your schedule, including nights and weekends if need be. Let us help you with your project. Need help with colors? I went to Massachusetts College of Art and owned the Best of Cape Cod Award winning Palette Fine Art Gallery in Sandwich. I can definitely help you. We work with builders, architects, designers, and property managers all the time and are used to budgets and tight deadlines. We don't give out prices over the phone. There's no such thing as a ballpark price. Every property is different, and every job is unique, so we need to see your project to give you an accurate price. Call to schedule an appointment now and discover the Rainmaker difference. Rainmaker definition: "A facilitator, one who gets things done, makes things happen." Rainmaker Painting Inc. is an interior painting company. We are fully licensed and insured. Follow us on FB and Instagram facebook.com/rainmakerpainting rainmakerpainting.com @rainmaker_painting Please check out our Google page to read our 5 star reviews and see hundreds of photographs! Thank you for your referrals!
"We had a fantastic experience with this painting team! They were fast, professional, and detail-oriented, finishing the job ahead of schedule while keeping everything spotless. The communication was great from start to finish, and the results completely transformed our space. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality painters!"
Rand Atlantic Cape Cod Realty is a full service real estate agency providing real estate services for sellers and buyers of residential houses and commercial property in Cape Cod Massachusetts. Rand Atlantic Realty was founded by Priscilla Geraghty, a third generation Cape Cod Realtor, who's grandmother founded one of the first real estate companies on Cape Cod. We continue that tradition of excellence and unprecedented knowledge of the market while employing the latest technologies and marketing strategies to leverage the internet and help you sell your home faster and for a better price. Whether you are looking for a primary residence or a second home, we know the market! We specialize in premier waterfront homes and water view houses in Cape Cod. Call today for a consultation and free market analysis prepared by Priscilla herself.
Rand Atlantic Cape Cod Realty is a full service real estate agency providing real estate services for sellers and buyers of residential houses and commercial property in Cape Cod Massachusetts. Rand Atlantic Realty was founded by Priscilla Geraghty, a third generation Cape Cod Realtor, who's grandmother founded one of the first real estate companies on Cape Cod. We continue that tradition of excellence and unprecedented knowledge of the market while employing the latest technologies and marketing strategies to leverage the internet and help you sell your home faster and for a better price. Whether you are looking for a primary residence or a second home, we know the market! We specialize in premier waterfront homes and water view houses in Cape Cod. Call today for a consultation and free market analysis prepared by Priscilla herself.
Falmouth Property Management is Affordable Peace of Mind - When you can't be there! Maximize your investment. With over 15 years of property management experience. Let me help you safely and effectively manage your investment! Snow Birds, Merchant Marines, Traveling Professionals, Investment Owners, Summer Residents.
Falmouth Property Management is Affordable Peace of Mind - When you can't be there! Maximize your investment. With over 15 years of property management experience. Let me help you safely and effectively manage your investment! Snow Birds, Merchant Marines, Traveling Professionals, Investment Owners, Summer Residents.
Amanda Specializes in helping people to buy and sell homes in the Cape Cod area. She understands the challenges of this process and will help you through this stressful time with support and guidance from start to finish. Amanda and Lukas Smith have teamed up to better help you reach your real estate needs and get the best results for you. With the support of EXIT Cape Realty’s 30 years of real estate experience Amanda and Lukas are fully equipped to satisfy all you real estate goals. Amanda has lived on Cape Cod since childhood and has been through the Barnstable School System. She is a recent college graduate and studied at both The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and Framingham State University here in Massachusetts. Amanda has many skills in social media and networking which helps tremendously in the buying and selling of your home. Growing up on Cape Cod has allowed her to network with the locals as well as the seasonal Cape Codders and develop contacts throughout the Cape. This will aid Amanda in the selling and/or buying of your next dream home!
Amanda Specializes in helping people to buy and sell homes in the Cape Cod area. She understands the challenges of this process and will help you through this stressful time with support and guidance from start to finish. Amanda and Lukas Smith have teamed up to better help you reach your real estate needs and get the best results for you. With the support of EXIT Cape Realty’s 30 years of real estate experience Amanda and Lukas are fully equipped to satisfy all you real estate goals. Amanda has lived on Cape Cod since childhood and has been through the Barnstable School System. She is a recent college graduate and studied at both The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and Framingham State University here in Massachusetts. Amanda has many skills in social media and networking which helps tremendously in the buying and selling of your home. Growing up on Cape Cod has allowed her to network with the locals as well as the seasonal Cape Codders and develop contacts throughout the Cape. This will aid Amanda in the selling and/or buying of your next dream home!
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FAQs for real estate service projects in East Orleans, MA
Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.
Real estate agents work on commission, so the cost of hiring an agent will depend on the cost of the home you’re buying or selling. The listing contract should include information about the commission for both agents, which is usually 6 percent of the sale price in total or 3 percent per side. With an average national home value of around $440,000, the typical commission per agent is $13,200. However, you won’t pay this total out of pocket. Instead, the commission comes out of the sale price of the property.
Interviewing real estate agents is the best way to find the right person for the job. Consider asking the following questions to find the best agent for you:
How will you show my property?
Will you do open houses to market my home?
How will you handle dual agency (representing the buyer and you as the seller)?
Should I make repairs to my home before listing?
Will you get professional photos taken of my home?
What is the best price you think we can get for my property?
How long do you expect the sale to take?
You don’t legally need a real estate agent as a buyer, as you can represent yourself, but you should always hire an agent as a home buyer. A professional real estate agent will have access to local MLS services to find homes that meet your criteria and needs, can connect you with other professionals—like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney—you’ll need for the purchase, and can often negotiate a better price for your home to help save you money. Plus, as the buyer, your agent’s commission comes from the seller’s proceeds from the sale of the home.
The East Orleans, MA homeowners’ guide to real estate services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.