Client Reviews

Ethan Rees And Madeleine Chiappini

Our experience with Denise was exceptional! The homebuying process was daunting, especially as first-time buyers, but Denise made us feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and attention to detail was invaluable. She listened to our feedback and valued our opinions and concerns. She is incredibly responsive via text, email and phone. She was genuine and honest in her assessments without pushing us into a decision. She never made us feel rushed or pressured in any way. She is VERY easy to talk to and can always lighten the mood with her humor and commentary. On the flip side of the coin, she is a direct and effective communicator when it comes down to business. She was a fierce advocate for us from the time of submitting offers all the way through until we had the keys to our new home in-hand. If you are looking for someone whose top priority is YOU, then I 100% recommend Denise!

Brian Walz And Kim Wetherby

Denise went above and beyond with helping my fiancé and I every step of the way. She was attentive, personable and reliable. Denise made my fiancé and I feel less stressed through a stressful process. She was approachable, helpful, and trustworthy. I felt like she was family! We are so grateful to have been recommended to Denise. She is absolutely the best and I am recommending her to everyone I know!

Luke Schafer and Molly O'Shea

Denise is the absolute best! We were first-time home buyers, so Denise spent a lot of time walking us through the process and explaining everything. She was always easy to reach if we had a question and she moved quickly when the time came to make an offer. We bought our house in a very challenging market for home buyers, but Denise made all the difference! Without her advice and guidance, I don't think we would have had an offer accepted as quickly as we did. I would recommend Denise to all of my friends and family looking to purchase a home in the Boston metro area!

Adam Winter

Our initial phone call to Denise McCarthy was the moment our real estate search completely turned around. Up until that point, we had a hard time finding the right realtor that understood us and our real estate needs in buying our first home. It was very frustrating and we were beginning to lose hope.

We found Denise by researching various realtor reviews across multiple real estate companies. After reading all of Denise’s reviews, we were very impressed and decided to give her a call. It was one of the smartest things we ever did. During that initial call, we were immediately drawn to Denise’s professionalism as well as her warm and friendly personality; she was an absolute breath of fresh air. A day later, we had an introductory zoom meeting. During that meeting, she came well prepared with an itinerary. She was extremely patient and listened intently to our wants and needs for our new home. She explained real estate terms to us thoroughly. By the end of the meeting, we knew we were ready to re-enter this competitive market with Denise now in our corner.

Over the next several weeks, Denise put her tireless work ethic on full display: from identifying potential homes that suited us, maintaining a constant line of communication, to working early mornings and late evenings every day for us. More importantly, she joined us (and arrived early) at every open house we attended. She was literally with us every step of the way.

Within 3 weeks of intense searching, we found our dream home. That’s when Denise really cranked things into high gear. Denise worked closely with us and relied upon her extensive knowledge of the market to put together a fantastic buying strategy for this home within a day. It was this strategy that worked to perfection and won us the bid!

Denise treated us like family and we now consider her family. She also treated our money like it was her own during the home buying process and adhered to the highest ethical standards. We are truly blessed to have found Denise and couldn’t be happier. It is without a doubt that we give the real estate community our highest recommendation of Denise. In addition, soon we will be in the process of selling another family member’s home, and cannot wait to have Denise representing us once again!

Overall, the most important decision to make when buying or selling your home is selecting the right realtor - a realtor that puts your needs before their own and always acts with your best interests in mind. By selecting Denise McCarthy to be your next realtor, you will never have to doubt that you made the right decision.

Dan And Erica

Denise was incredible to work with! Our home buying search found us in one of the most competitive markets in recent memory and Denise helped us navigate it every step of the way. She made it a point to answer every question we had and went above and beyond to make herself available always (even going to an open house in a snow storm!). Her professionalism and ease to work with is something even sellers agents notice. The sellers agent of the home we purchased told us how easy she made this process for everyone involved. If you are looking for a realtor, we highly recommend Denise!

Pericles And Thais Moura

Denise is extremely knowledgeable of the local market and trends. Everything she advised as that was going to happens, did happen. She sold our house in one day for above asking and great terms. She is very respectful, a great listener that really cares about what you say. She is well connected and that is advantageous when you are trying to buy a house in this extremely competitive market. To end, Denise is not a pushy and the same way a great negotiator. We had a great experience with Denise McCarthy. She begun as our Real Estate Agent and now she is our friend. Our children loves her too

Jennifer Delisle|

I agree with all the memes describing 2020 as the worst year ever. However, I managed to find a bright spot when I was introduced to Denise McCarthy.

My Mom passed at the end of 2019, so in 2020 I had to rearrange some living arrangements to be able to take care of my 81 year old father. I was introduced to Denise through a friend at the bank and I don't think I've ever been so appreciative of a referral.

I put my Condo in Beverly, MA on the market as the Coronavirus pandemic was starting. After accepting an offer over the asking price, I moved out in March, right as the state was going into lockdown. I couldn't get a fire inspector to the house because of the restrictions and Denise was problem solving right through to the close. When I was starting to stress she would calm me right down becoming not just my broker, but my partner in the process.

Then we searched until we found a lovely niche property on the Groveland/Haverhill, MA line with a dock on the Merrimack River and an additional living space over the garage. Not an easy task with low inventory because of the pandemic and a client worried about virus exposure living with a high risk family member.

I moved my father and I from his home of 42 years in Danvers, MA to our new home in July. Less than a week later we were accepting an offer over asking price for his house. This house needs some repairs and some upgrading, but Denise was always so supportive and made sure we were approaching the process the right way.

What I appreciate most was the kindness surrounding my childhood home. Denise understood the emotions that went with this particular part of the process and was so kind and sweet with us. I can't properly describe the tears of joy/appreciation when she gave me a framed artist's sketch of the house as I was preparing to move into our new home.

We are still getting settled with my best friend and her husband rounding out our little support system here in Haverhill. We are all proud of what we accomplished during this crazy year, but I know that Denise was the shining star throughout all it, guiding us through.

Denise is the standard to which all others should be measured - if you need an agent/broker I can't recommend her enough!!

Joan C.

Denise made our sale easier than expected. She was always available to answer questions & offer helpful suggestions. She didn't mind getting her hands dirty both inside & outside our house to get it ready for OpenHouse. She was available to meet us or drive us to get things done on time, a true professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a house, she'll get the job done & be mindful of your best interests as her client. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to work with her & becoming good friends. Continued success!

Mark G.

Denise McCarthy did an awesome job supporting us in the sale of our home in Peabody. She provided valuable insights and advice in marketing the home and her approach resulted in a fast sale in the desired price range. She truly went above and beyond in helping us prepare the home for sale and guiding us through the process. Would not hesitate to work with Denise again. 5-star experience!

Angel and Jannette

Since I first seen at the open house, the way she way she was explaining how buying a house worked, I knew she was retailer to buy first home. She also explained everything very clearly and was there every step of the way.

Daniel S.

Denise is amazing to work with. She is friendly and knowledgeable, always having your best interest at heart.

Don M.

Denise's professionalism and attention to detail go above and beyond. After coming back to the area after a long absence, I needed someone who could both help me navigate a seller's market and give me honest and down-to-earth advice about the types of houses I was looking at. I will never forget how Denise insisted that we crawl into an unfinished basement after she spotted something at an open house that didn't look quite right. Her knowledge and eye for detail kept me from making an expensive mistake. I was very impressed with how quickly Denise reacted to my questions and gave me the information I needed to rapidly evaluate an opportunity. I simply cannot recommend her enough.

Brian and Kim W.

Denise went above and beyond with helping my fiancé and I every step of the way. She was attentive, personable and reliable. Denise made my fiancé and I feel less stressed through a stressful process. She was approachable, helpful, and trustworthy. I felt like she was family! We are so grateful to have been reccomended to Denise. She is absolutely the best and I am recommending her to everyone I know!

Liz S.

Denise was a wonderful realtor to work with. She works incredibly hard, is detail oriented, and makes sure to get the best value for your home. She was responsive to all of my needs and questions. If you are looking for a quality agent then look no further than Denise McCarthy, you won't be disappointed!

Michael and Christine

We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Denise. We were first-time homebuyers with very little knowledge about how to find the right home. We started off our search with Denise and she was wonderful! She was honest and provided helpful insight on so many things: market trends in surrounding areas, home construction types and trends, value for money, resale value, etc. We felt right away that she was on our side and knew exactly what we were looking for, which really helped to take the pressure off of us. We never felt forced to make an offer and when we finally found the "one" that fit our exact needs, Denise walked us through every step of the negotiations. I would HIGHLY recommend Denise if you want someone who will go above and beyond for you, someone who truly knows what they are doing, and someone who truly cares about you as individuals.

Laura T.

Denise helped my family both sell my home and find a new home. We could not be happier with our new home and the experience we shared with Denise. Her dedication to her clients is truly remarkable and she has no much compassion for her clients through this delicate time. Highly recommend using her!!

Andrew and Nicole

I will be recommending Denise to my family and friends for many years to come! My boyfriend and I were first-time home buyers so we had a lot to learn during this process. From the minute we met Denise, we knew we were in the right hands. She is not only well-qualified and knowledgeable in her field, but she made this experience educational, personable and fun for us! The market right now is stressful and Denise continuously reassured us that the right home would find us. After about only one month of meeting Denise, we had our 2nd offer accepted (AND under asking!). The closing process was quick for us - about 4 weeks - and Denise and her team made it all possible. We cannot thank Denise enough for all her guidance and expertise - she is the best!

Teresa G.

Denise wasn't my actual broker when I bought my current condo one year ago; she was the seller's agent. However, because I didn't have an agent and I knew I wanted this condo, she assisted me throughout the sales process. She was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and a delight to work with. Now, when I was selling my deceased brother's condo, I knew immediately I wanted her as my agent. She is excellent in her job and clearly loves it. I can't speak highly enough of her. Denise was a calming influence when little things went wrong before the closing and needed to be repaired. She also provided good advice about the suggested list price and how much I should be prepared to negotiate in a changing market. I know people often say that a person can't be excellent in everything they do, but "good" simply doesn't capture what a great agent Denise is.