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Michael Brennan (Former Chairman of Salem Redevelopment Authority)
"As Chairman of the Salem Redevelopment Authority for seven of the eleven years I served on that Board, opportunities availed themselves for me to observe and work with Betsy Merry of Merry Fox Realty. Immediately and continuously Betsy's insight and knowledge of the local and regional real estate markets became apparent. Betsy frequently attended Salem Redevelopment Authority meetings, Salem Chamber of Commerce functions, banking and financial seminars and related functions in Boston. Few people know more about the real estate industry north of Boston.
One of Betsy's many successes was her involvement with the Old Salem Jail Restoration and Redevelopment Project that won several local and national awards for architectural and restoration achievements. Merry Fox Realty partnered with the developer of this project, Boston Properties. Betsy was responsible for marketing and selling the 32 unit residential development. When financing became difficult for this condominium ownership project, the developer reapplied and received construction financing for a rental unit project. Without a hitch and without hesitation, Betsy adjusted her marketing plan, priced the units for lease and quickly rented the entire development.
In spite of their successes in marketing large projects and expensive homes, Merry Fox Realty efforts do not diminish with lesser expensive homes and/or condominiums. From personal experience, Betsy's marketing expertise, knowledge of real estate and effective pricing expedited the sale of my home in a difficult market. Merry Fox Realty is extremely motivated and highly ethical. Their knowledge of the sale and rental market is unsurpassed. Betsy is an expert negotiator whose marketing skill puts Merry Fox Realty at the top of the real estate industry.
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Kevin & Jill Siok
"Thank you, Dan, for helping us get into the house of our dreams. Considering the seller's market in early 2009, Dan was able to sell both Jill's and my condominiums within 90 days. I think that is pretty impressive, given the fact that both of our condos were located on the same street in Salem, so we were competing for the same buyers! Your knowledge of the current market conditions, and resources to make sure "things got done" in a timely manner are definitely what made the sales of both of our homes. You were also invaluable in finding, and closing on, our new home...especially when things got a little screwey near closing, Dan kept all parties on track, and made sure that everyone involved were able to get what they expected. Thank you!"
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Paul and Ann Tucker (Chief of Police)
"Betsy Merry represented our interests on both the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new home. She is a consummate professional with complete familiarity with the North Shore real estate market. Betsy provided a personal and steady presence as she guided us through the entire process."
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Jenn & Tom, Andrew St.
"Abi Dimm provided us with personalized and thorough service throughout the entire process of purchasing our home. From finding a range of properties that met our specifications, to negotiating our offers and closing the sale, we felt confident that Abi represented our best interests in a professional manner. We have already recommended her to friends and have no hesitation in doing so."
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Lewis Legon, Renaissance Real Estate
"My name is Lewis Legon, Principal of Renaissance Real Estate Investments, LLC. For the past 6 years, Dan Fox has been my real estate broker. His value and contributions have been significant to the success and growth of the business. He has become a key and integral part of my team.
Dan brings a high degree of passion and intelligence to the table. I rely on his market intelligence and general knowledge and understanding of the business. He understands customer trends in real estate. He knows where the customer is and what they want. He knows his stuff and is effective in engaging customers in the process.
I have counted on Dan to represent my company. He is hard working, trustworthy and dedicated to getting the job done. Whether he is helping me acquire or responsible for selling new units, he brings a refreshing energy and positive approach. He is an excellent sales person. Additionally, he understands the levels of complexity that I deal with as a developer and actively participates with the strategic planning. He is an asset.
Not to be missed also is that Dan is fun to work with. He is by style straightforward and direct and has a fine sense of humor, which is appreciated."
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Al and Patti McCarthy
"In the past 11 years we have both bought and sold 4 homes, working with different realtors on both ends of the process.
We had the pleasure of recently listing our home with Kristin Francoeur, and the experience was exceptional.
Kristin brings a passion for her job not easily found in the workplace today. Her knowledge of the market and enthusiasm for real estate
made our experience completely enjoyable and stress free. Whether you are looking to buy or trying to sell, we highly recommend Kristin.
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Amy & Coby, Federal St
"I think what helped us the most was just your willingness to work with us
despite our vague ideas of what we were looking for. And yet, once we saw just a few places, you knew immediately what we were or were not looking for in a home.You were then able to show us homes that were closer to what we wanted. You kept us so well informed during the closing period. It was also tremendously helpful that you knew the area so well. You directed us to great businesses that we still use one year later. I still feel like I can contact you for resources in the area which is a big plus for us as new people to Salem."
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Nadine Hanscom
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tara McNamara for her time and knowledge over the last few months with helping me understand the housing market in Marblehead. Even before venturing out to look at property, we had many discussions on what my needs where/are as not to waste time. I found Tara to be a great listener, but for me I found Tara to be honest about the property and market which is refreshing. I hope to work with MerryFox and Tara again the future."
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Ken Harris and Debra Glabeau. Great Island Design.
"We can't say enough about the work of Betsy Merry on our behalf selling a house in a tough market. Not only her skill and professionalism, but her personal support and many accommodations were enormously gratifying. Betsy is the best."
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Cris Brueggeman
"I would like to take a minute to sing the praises of Dan Fox. Dan worked very hard to help me find just the right condo! Weekend after weekend he patiently drove me to see one place to another!
When I finally found "THE PLACE", Dan made sure that the purchasing process ran as smoothly as possible! When issues arose,(and they always do) Dan was always on my side working to get the issues resolved!
I can't thank him enough and would enthusiastically recommend Dan Fox to anyone searching for a home on the North Shore!
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Katie and Dane Fawkes
"My husband and I both grew up moving around a lot and so we had extremely high expectations when it came to finding a real estate agent to help us navigate through choosing and buying our first home. We cannot recommend Kristen enough. She was a pleasure to work with and her friendliness and professionalism made this process easy and enjoyable. Kristen's passion for her job and her knowledge of the area really made our decision easy and we couldn't be happier with our new home."
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Andrea and Josh Commoss
"Thanks to Dan, we got the house we wanted at a great price. What started as a simple deal, turned very complicated due to the fact that the house was bank owned and had been vacant for a year. Dan's diligence, market expertise, and negotiating skills, combined with his contacts within the community turned a difficult deal into a smooth transaction."
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Jerry and Janet Fleet
"You and your team did a great job marketing & selling our home! Thank you so much for all your time, effort, and personal attention.
You can be sure we will recommend you & your organization to anyone looking for a professional and results oriented representation!"
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Ryan & Sandy LaMontagne
"Dan's attention to detail, follow through, commitment to excellence and work ethic place him in a class all by himself. We had an original comp done by another realtor on our condo for $20k less than what Dan thought it could sell for. Well, Dan was right. In a market where the average days on market was 180+ Dan was able to sell our condo in less than 90 days while also getting the price we wanted for it. The selling price was still higher than the original comp provided by the realtor. This is why we are requesting Dan's services again to purchase a house. If you need a realtor and one that you can trust to work in your best interest Dan is the realtor for the job. The only way for you to ensure you receive the best in a realtor is to go out and get the best. For these reasons and many more we give Dan our highest recommendation and do so without reservation."
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Donna & Joe Cannatelli
"I would like to take a moment to thank you for all of your efforts on the sale of 13 Maple Street in West Newbury. Although it was a ?short-sale? and took several months to complete, it was the best experience I have ever had as far as purchasing real-estate. The reason is solely because of you and your excellent communication skills. You are a can-do person and never let anything discourage you or get in your way.
Every time I called, you answered my call or got back to me within an hour. I never felt that I was bothering you or asking meaningless questions. If you didn?t know the answer you always looked into it and got back to us as soon as possible.
Thank you once again for taking on this project and for being persistent and diligent. These are two important traits in a good real-estate person. You definitely went above and beyond the call of duty.
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Arthur H. Emery. The Phillips Office.
"Betsy Merry was responsible for the successful marketing of two condominium projects on behalf of the of the trustees of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund. Betsy's initial effort on behalf of the Phillips Office was the marketing of a the three unit Phillips Warren Condominium off Warren Street in Salem. Betsy's insights and professionalism were invaluable to throughout the process, and as a result of her keen sense of marketing and pricing, all three units sold within 90 days. The trustees then availed themselves of Betsy's services in marketing the more complicated seventeen unit Orne Square Condominium. Her effort on our behalf was extraordinary, as well as her ability to work with new buyers as well as existing tenants. Alas, there are no more real estate projects for the Phillips Office, but if there were, we would pick Betsy Merry."
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John S. Bowden
"I am very grateful to Betsy Merry for helping me sell my mother's home. Her knowledge and advice were instrumental in effecting the sale, and I shall always be appreciative of her personal and friendly service as well as her dedication on our behalf."
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Wendell and Janet Leary
"When we decided to sell our home on Federal Street in Salem, we thought of Betsy Merry as the only broker for us. We were amazed at the level of dedication and commitment that she brought to the task of selling our home in a difficult market. The sale of our house was complicated by a number of factors and challenges which could not have been anticipated. Throughout the process, Betsy's enthusiasm, support, and encouragement were a constant. Our association with Betsy during the sale of our home was very satisfying, and we can without reservation endorse Betsy's professionalism and dedication."
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