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P. Cuddemi
Saugus, MA · Alissa Christie
From the first time we met I knew she was the right realtor for selling my house as well as buying our new house.
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Listing Agent in Newburyport
Bentley's Real Estate is the listing agent Newburyport, MA sellers turn to when they want a home priced for its exact street and marketed to the buyers who will pay for it. Not a national script. We are Bentley's | The RE/MAX Collection, the #1 real estate team in Greater Newburyport, led by Robert Bentley, the #1 individual agent in the area and the #1 RE/MAX agent in Massachusetts. We fit sellers of a historic, luxury, or waterfront home who want the reach of the market leader alongside the attention of a dedicated listing agent. Our edge is a full team built around your listing, so pricing and marketing get deep local experience without waiting on a solo agent.
Bentley's Real Estate
The RE/MAX Collection
The name on the sign shapes how the market reads your property before the first buyer walks in. We earned it with the leading market share, hundreds of local sales, and recognition in The Wall Street Journal RealTrends The Thousand. That record raises the question most sellers ask first. What separates a strong listing agent from an average one here?
What Makes a Great Newburyport Listing Agent?
A great Newburyport listing agent wins on pricing and positioning, not on the lowest commission. The right listing agent knows the premium the historic South End and the waterfront command, what a Federalist-era detail or a walk-to-Market-Square location is worth, and how a Plum Island home tends to show best. Local experience moves a seller's net proceeds far more than a shaved fee will.
| What top agents deliver | Why it matters to your sale |
|---|---|
| Local Newburyport market knowledge | Prices the home to how houses actually trade, sq ft by sq ft |
| Professional marketing | Reaches serious buyers fast, cutting days on market |
| A full team, not a lone realtor | Day-to-day responsiveness on every showing |
| Negotiation strength | Protects your price and terms at closing |
| Proven sales volume | Signals credibility to buyers and their agents |
How Do Newburyport Agents and Teams Compare?
The question becomes who in Greater Newburyport can deliver it. The table shows where each strong professional focuses.
| Agent or team | Brokerage | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley's Real Estate (Robert Bentley) | RE/MAX Collection | #1 team, top market share, luxury, historic, waterfront |
| Alissa Christie | RE/MAX Bentley's | Top individual agent, luxury and historic homes |
| Kevin Fruh | Gibson Sotheby's | Hundreds of career sales across Essex County |
| The Bakhtiari Group (Sean Bakhtiari) | Compass | High-end luxury and vacation properties |
| Person + Person Group (Dolores and Rachel Person) | Independent | Antique homes and coastal properties |
| Willis & Smith Group (Wendy Willis, Elizabeth "Liz" Smith) | Keller Williams Realty | North Shore top producers, MA and NH |
Elizabeth "Liz" Smith, Kevin Fruh, and Alissa Christie each bring real strengths. What we add is scale with focus: more than 60 agents carrying the reach of the market leader, with one listing agent staying close to your home. When you read agent reviews, weigh recent, local, seller-side results. A five-star buying review from another town says little about selling your house.
Who Should Work With Bentley's Real Estate?
Some sellers find we're built for their situation, and others find a better match elsewhere. We tend to fit Newburyport homeowners who want a listing agent to run their sale like a campaign, whether they're moving up, downsizing, or settling an estate from a distance.
- Sellers of distinctive, historic, or waterfront homes who want an agent who understands their value.
- Move-up and downsizing sellers coordinating a sale against a new purchase.
- Estate and relocation sellers who need the process handled cleanly from a distance.
As a woman- and veteran-owned firm, we bring care to sellers moving through a transition. Many start with a straightforward valuation, which is why the number comes first and the plan gets built around it.
Weighing the Market Leader Against a Solo Agent
With a number in hand, the tradeoff between a big-brand team and a single agent comes into focus. The table sets the pros against the risks.
| Pros of the market leader | Cons to watch for elsewhere |
|---|---|
| Top brokerage reach and buyer pool | A lone realtor juggling every showing |
| Proven pricing on luxury and historic homes | A national playbook that ignores North Shore streets |
| Team responsiveness across 60+ agents | A discount fee that costs you at closing |
| Negotiation built to create competition | Pressure to accept the first offer |
We hear the fair objections and answer them plainly. Some worry the firm is too big, though that reach still comes through one dedicated listing agent who knows your property. Others assume a discount agent saves money. That overlooks the net at closing that pricing and negotiation drive. We don't rush the first offer. Our approach builds competition so the strongest terms find you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top listing agent in Newburyport, MA?
Robert Bentley ranks #1 among individual agents in Greater Newburyport and #1 for RE/MAX statewide in Massachusetts, and our team holds the top market share. Other well-regarded agents include Alissa Christie, Kevin Fruh, and Elizabeth “Liz” Smith of the Willis & Smith Group.
How do we match an agent to a home type?
We start with the property. Historic, luxury, and waterfront homes reward an agent with proven local sales in those categories, while a condo or single-family house often prioritizes speed and buyer reach. Tell us what you’re selling and when, and we’ll suggest an approach a step ahead of the market.
When is the best time to sell a house in Newburyport?
Timing depends on your property and goals more than a fixed date. Waterfront and Plum Island homes often show best in the warmer months, though strong pricing can sell well into the shoulder seasons. We build the launch timing into your listing plan.
Ready to See Your Number?
When you're ready to move to a plan, a no-obligation valuation from Bentley's is the place to start. Call (978) 572-1200 or stop by 31 Market Square in downtown Newburyport, and we'll tell you what your home should sell for and how we'd run it from list to sold.