Client Testimonials

Karen & Paula  are exceptional! They were the realtors I used to buy 4.5 years ago and I just worked with them again to sell. Both times they were incredibly informative and responsive.  They also provided excellent advice and guidance.  The recent sale of my condo could have been disastrous, but it went more smoothly than I could have ever imagined and I am very happy with the outcome.  I had to move out of the area shortly after listing my condo and I had no trouble working with Paula & Karen remotely.  If you are looking to buy or sell, Paula & Karen should be the realtors you choose.

- Dan and Karen @ 33 Gartland 

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The Spring market was absolutely ridiculous. Inventory was at record low, so there were bidding wars left and right. Houses were going for well over asking price, people were dropping home inspections, and waiving mortgage contingencies. As first time home buyers, it would have been so easy to get carried away and do something we'd regret later, like wildly overpay for a house. But thank goodness for Karen and Paula! They had our best interest at heart the entire time and would not let that happen. We feel SO lucky we had them in our corner. They are a really good team, each woman bringing her own unique strengths. When it came to bidding and negotiating, they were awesome. They didn't push us at all but they gave us their honest opinion and advice, which we appreciated so much because we really needed guidance. They really did feel like our trusted advisers. We will close on our dream house this Friday. We absolutely could not have done it without Karen and Paula. My husband and I say that to each other all the time. They are just SO good at what they do. I could go on and on and on about them, but the bottom line is they are amazing women who are full of integrity, hard work, and wisdom who will make what could be a stressful experience a real joy.

- Kate & Robert Goldhouse - Sumner Hill Buyer

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Jeremy, Mila and I are having a great time getting settled in our new home. Thanks again for playing such an active role in finding the right place. :)  I love our house and our yard and our neighbors are nice as could be. Three cheers for loving where you live!     

- Jeremy, Molly & Mila - Milton Single family buyers

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Thank you for all of your hard work, and the creative marketing, targeting our specific needs was amazing! It went smoother than we could have expected, and for a lot more money too. You and Paula were always available to talk and clearly had our best interest in mind.

- Jan & Jim- JP 2 family seller

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Karen and Paula are simply the BEST.  They were thoughtful, thorough, on top of all details, and really know their stuff.  They made a scary process soooo much easier.  I could repeat everything Kate G. said in her review as it was all true of our experience as well.  I highly recommend them to any buyer or seller.

- Lisa Price - Roslindale

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Your team was an absolute dream to work with, I wish Yelp had more stars to give! I knew the JP market pretty well before making the decision to buy a home. However, I knew absolutely nothing about everything involved in buying a home. Paula made the whole process as smooth and easy as it could possibly be. She gave excellent guidance when we made an offer, was very involved during the inspection, and helped me deal with some unplanned headaches leading up to closing. Since I was a first time buyer, I really appreciated her constant communication with me during the entire process. Paula went above and beyond the call of duty for me. She was my advocate. I am eternally grateful for Karen, Paula and Bryan.  

- Katie - condo in Jamaica Plain 

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I had the pleasure of working with Karen McCormack and Paula Callaghan to sell my condo. This had been my home for ten years and I was ready to find something that better meets my needs now. Karen and Paula were always so respectful of me and my home.  They really helped me still comfortably live in my home while having it on the market. We worked so well together! They guided me through the selling process and helped me make key decisions to get my place sold. I trusted their advice. They knew my building and the circumstances of my particular condo association and because of this, they understood what type if buyer would be best suited.  I was very pleased with their advice - from staging to price point. They were a total joy to work with!  This is a knowledgeable bunch who also makes you laugh along the way.... A+ rating and huge thanks.... You can't go wrong if you choose to work with this group. 

- Jamie - JP single family

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Paula Callaghan is an amazing realtor and an amazing woman!  She was a tireless advocate for me in the sale of my home. In addition to her phenomenal work ethic, she provided very genuine support and warmth to a difficult and daunting process. Paula felt like a friend as well as a very capable partner in the sale of my home and I cannot recommend her strongly enough!  She is truly exceptional.

- Robin Day - W. Roxbury

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Now that the closing is behind us, I wanted to thank you for all of your help in the sale of our property. Despite the kinks, it went so much more smoothly than I could have imagined just a few months ago. Gabriel and I very much appreciate your follow-through and professionalism handling of all the twists and turns throughout the process. It was so helpful to know that we were in good hands with so much experience and knowledge of the neighborhood as well as every other detail. Thank you! 

- Elizabeth & Gabriel - JP Seller

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I have worked with a good variety of realtors over the years and never felt like I had met any individual or company of realtors that I actually looked forward to working with. That changed when I contacted McCormack & Scanlan at the urging of a friend. At first to buy a house, then to sell that same house seven years later and now they are helping me find another home to live in. I have recommended them to numerous friends who have all been deeply satisfied with their timeliness, honesty and customer service. Karen and her cohorts are professional, responsive and truly personable people. They are invested in their business and they actually consider the people and personalities they are working with. They are very knowledgeable when it comes to the market and they deal with pricing and values realistically - they are no flash in the pan. They are committed people and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Their list of happy customers is a long one, indeed! 

- Jane Messere - JP Seller