About Melinda Shumway

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Review Rating: 5
"As our realtor, Melinda coordinated the sale of our last house as well as the purchase our new house. As she had previously steered us expertly through the process of purchasing our daughter's house in 2021, we turned to her to act as our buying & selling realtor in our recent house sale & purchase. She was quick to respond to our questions and requests, arranged to visit the our prospective and current houses within hours, and guided us through the difficult process of simultaneously putting our house on the market and bidding for/buying a new house. She was very knowledgeable about the procedures required and well informed as to the state of the real estate market in our area. She assisted us in making a successful application to buy the new house despite there being several other offers and helped us prepare our old house for sale. With her advice, we sold our old house for well over the asking price after just one weekend of open house and purchased our new house at a very favorable price. She gave us excellent advice throughout the processes of selling and buying, and the entire process was smooth and efficient. We recommend Melinda highly as both a buying and selling realtor! "
Jennifer Owen (133 Wilder Road Bolton)

"I'd recommend Melinda to anyone. We sold our house and bought a new one with her. She was excellent during both negotiations and we sold well over our ask. Very experienced, knowledgable and thorough. "
Matt Brandi (123 Mill Street)

"Melinda was wonderful to work with, knew the area and understood the local market extremely well and got a great price when selling our house. She was a pleasure to work with and I could not recommend her more highly."

Sean Armstrong
155 Cambridge Tpke Concord, MA 01742
Sean Armstrong (155 Cambridge Turnnpike)

"Melinda was our buying realtor for our recent home purchase in Massachusetts.

We couldn't have asked for a better partner in our buying experience. Melinda was knowledgeable about the Market, she helped us understand the potential and limitations of the houses we toured, and she was an absolute asset in the tricky final negotiations with the seller.

We trusted her each step of the way and she made the whole process more enjoyable and trouble free. We highly recommend her."
James Owen (Bolton, MA)

"When we were starting the home buying process, we were randomly assigned a realtor through another realty website -- we are so glad we were paired with Melinda. From the very beginning, Melinda walked us through all the many steps involved with buying a house. She was patient in explaining various realty topics that we were unfamiliar with, as well as was patient with the back and forth between sellers until we finally closed on our dream house. Melinda was able to provide knowledgeable insight into the geographic area, and helped us negotiate a competitive rate. Throughout the whole process, Melinda was timely, flexible, and receptive. We would definitely recommend Melinda for your realtor!"
Morgan Cummings (Boxboro, MA)

"You won?t find a more knowledgeable and considerate broker. Melinda takes the time to understand what clients are looking for. She worked tirelessly on our behalf. She is a consummate professional: responsive, kind, never pushy and tough when she needs to be tough. Congratulations, you found a good one."

Colleen Grady
454 Monument St, Concord, MA 01742
Colleen Grady (Concord)

"I was interested in the Concord area, and contacted Melinda. She has an in depth knowledge of the market, what to look for, which houses are a true comparisons. Very responsive and spot on in her replies and assessments. She went above and beyond. Highly recommended."

Gerard Jansen
260 Annursnac Hill Rd, Concord, MA 01742
Gerard Jansen (Concord)

"02/17/2020 - aghanbari

Melinda worked with us to purchase a house in MA when we relocated from CA. We had nothing but superb experience working with her. Her in-depth knowledge of the housing market in the area combined with her meticulous attention to details makes her one of the best person you would like to have in your court when you're either buying or selling a property.

Purchasing a house in an area you are not familiar with could be a daunting task. However,, Melinda's extensive network of home services in the area makes the whole process flawless. We highly recommend her if you are in the market as a buyer or seller."
Abe Ghanbari (Littleton)

"Melinda is great. Highly recommend. Personable, knowledgeable and experienced. Handled pre-sale through closing impeccably. Especially great with local market but recommend overall."
Heather Houseman (Cambridge Tpke Concord)

"8/27/19 We had the pleasure of working with Melinda Shumway during our relocation to Massachusetts. Melinda assisted us in both our search for temporary housing as well as the purchase of our Concord home. We appreciated Melinda's deep knowledge of the market and her consultative approach to helping us prioritize our requirements for our home. In a market with limited inventory, our search took longer than expected and included multiple offers that did not result in a purchase, but Melinda worked with us persistently, patiently, and professionally to find the perfect home for our family."
Jim Chopas (Concord)

"We moved to the area from out of state and were very fortunate to have met Melinda when we were looking for a real estate agent to help us in Concord. She knows the area very well and was well-connected to the market. We felt that she struck a perfect balance between giving us her insight and opinion and also listening to and respecting ours. She quickly understood what we were looking for and gave us good advice on how long that would take and what would be likely to come on the market that would be of interest to us.

Melinda was also great to work with during the buying process after the offer. She made referrals for a lawyer and other vendors, kept us informed about what would happen when, and just generally kept things running smoothly through closing. It was a relief to know that she was looking out for us.

Finally, I'd like to say that it was always a pleasure to work with Melinda. She was interesting and friendly, and someone who was just fun to get to know through the process.

We would recommend her without reservation for anyone looking for a real estate agent in the area. - Laura J. Nov. 2017"
Laura J. (Concord, MA)

"I highly recommend Melinda as a realtor. She knows the local area well and provided expert help in all aspects of my selling my property from setting a sale price, knowing what things to improve, having connections for any help needed (cleaner, painter, photographer, stuff removal, etc), running an open house and price negotiations. She always went the extra mile including cheerfully being there to check on things when I was unavailable. I definitely will be using her services again. Suzzanne B. Oct. 2017"
Suzanne (Stow)

"In 2016, I had to move during the fall when there were very few rentals available, esp. in my price range. After fruitlessly looking on my own, I contacted Melinda Shumway, who helped me think through my priorities and took me to see multiple listings. Her expertise and perspectives were invaluable, and within days, I was able to rent a beautiful two-bedroom, energy-efficient house with hardwood floors and the world's best landlord for less rent than I would have thought possible. And Melinda also negotiated a long lease for me, so I am secure in my lovely, affordable home. Great person, great process, great result! Sally S. March 2016"
Sally S (Bedford)

"Working with Melinda Shumway was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. While the purchase and/or sale of a home can be a rather stressful life event, Melinda remained a consummate professional throughout it all. Her knowledgeable advice on everything from price points to the staging of our home was accurate beyond measure. She kept us updated on all correspondence no matter what time of day it was. And more importantly, she did it all with a smile.
Melinda is always one step ahead which made the process all the more manageable while balancing everything else going on. Having small children and showing your home can be a nightmare, but Melinda did everything she could to help make it a dream. I strongly recommend Melinda Shumway as your next Realtor, you will not be disappointed. Emily H. Feb. 2016

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Emily H. (Concord, MA)

"I chose Melinda Shumway several years ago for the sale of a house, and the finding of a condominium to replace it in spite of the fact that she was at the time new to the real estate business. I chose her because of her business background, her enthusiasm and especially her calm and professional manner. Selling and buying property can be stressful, and I wished for someone with a good command of herself, pleasant manners, a caring attitude, and a willingness to ask for the assistance of her office manager in case there was anything she had not been exposed to in this new field yet.
My choice of Melinda proved a good one. She helped us sell our house, and also in finding and buying a replacement. She was wonderful in a challenging situation. Years later we went back to her. She was no longer new to real estate, and as wonderful as she was before. My husband, who was much older than I am, was in deteriorating health which made the decision to move to a community where he could receive better care a very necessary one, but also an especially sensitive one. Melinda was once again a great support. She was soothing when my elderly husband needed it. She helped us find a new lawyer when our lawyer passed away. She helped us find someone who helps clean up attics and basements for older people who retire to Senior Communities, and she even drove me to the hospital after one of his surgeries, when I needed him to sign legal work and I had my hands full doing so much alone. She was terrific.
Melinda has become part of the family. She is a hard worker, has a very pleasant personality, and conducts herself professionally. She in on the ball, and I am happy to recommend her. Ingrid F. Feb 2016
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Ingrid F (Concord, MA)

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Melinda helped us buy and sell a home this year and we were grateful for the expertise that she brought to the table in both instances. Selling one?s treasured home presents many challenges--both emotional and practical; Melinda guided us through the process with a calm, determined and positive demeanor that kept us afloat through some turbulent times. She was right to have us list our property early in the calendar year, even as the temperatures dropped and the snow continued to fall.
?When showing our home to potential buyers, she exhibited an uncanny sixth sense in identifying serious buyers, and in the end she predicted who would ultimately purchase our home. When it came to buying our new home in Concord, once again we relied on Melinda?s knowledge and experience during negotiations with the seller. She recommended an excellent inspector, local lawyer and mover, and in doing so ensured us a smooth transition into our new home.
?Melinda has a solid grasp of real estate market trends and forces, is an excellent communicator and is honest and ethical in all of her undertakings. She also possesses seemingly unlimited knowledge about the town of Concord and has a valuable list of professional contacts that she is eager to share. Almost a year later, we continue to rely on her for referrals. She has helped expand our social circle by introducing us to neighbors and a number of other Concord residents, some of whom have become good friends. Melinda is a treasure, as a highly professional Realtor, as a citizen of Concord and as a friend. Do not hesitate to contact her if you are looking for a capable, trustworthy, reliable and friendly real estate broker.?
-- Cathy F., June 2015
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Cathy F. (Concord, MA)

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I have bought and sold 2 homes with Melinda and can?t imagine a better realtor. Melinda made herself available any time I had a question and was
especially helpful when I had to be out of the country and needed her to be at my house for the new buyers. Melinda was knowledgeable of both towns I
moved into, often giving recommendations for stores and restaurants. I have been really pleased with the negotiation and final resolution process in all 4 sales that Melinda was involved with. She?s a firm but lovely woman who I was proud to have representing
me."
Melissa Smith (Acton, MA)

"Melinda has helped my mother buy and sell several homes in Concord, Ma. over the last fifteen plus years. During the most recent sale, this past summer, she and I worked closely together as I managed this sale on my mother?s behalf. Melinda was, as always, professional and polished. She was knowledgeable about the market and how to navigate the excitement of the real estate frenzy in the spring of 2018. Melinda skillfully and calmly guided us through this process to find a ?just right? buyer for this home and at the price we needed. But Melinda brings far more than professionalism to her services. She is warm and genuinely caring. With every sale she has managed for my family, she has been responsive and helpful, alleviating much of the stress that is typical when selling a home. We are so grateful to Melinda for all of her help and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a broker.? 11/25"
Frederique Begin (Concord MA)

"Melinda made herself available for viewings as new listings came on the market and she was always punctual. <br />She had great insights and experience of the market and my expectations. <br />She wasted no time in putting together offers and was always professional and diligent."
Sylvia Sawyer (Concord, MA)

"Melinda offered valuable insight and expertise in helping us navigate the sale of our house. Her professionalism, particularly when faced with challenges from other parties, was a welcomed sense of relief."
Graham Kimmerer (Westminster, MA)