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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.
Newburyport · Team vs. solo agent
Real Estate Team in Newburyport
We are Bentley's | The RE/MAX Collection, the top real estate team in Greater Newburyport. A solo agent, however good, can only be in one place at a time. That's the real question behind a search like this: a team versus one agent. We're more than 60 agents, backed by shared systems for pricing and marketing. So when your agent is at a closing or on vacation, a teammate who already knows your file can pick up the phone.
Bentley's Real Estate
The RE/MAX Collection
Who Leads Our Team
That kind of coverage starts at the top. We founded Bentley's in 2016, a woman- and veteran-owned firm led by Robert Bentley, our Broker/Owner, and Alissa Christie, our Owner/EVP. Robert spent decades as the top individual agent in Greater Newburyport, and the top RE/MAX agent in Massachusetts.
| Bentley's at a Glance | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Market position | #1 brokerage, Greater Newburyport |
| Agents | 60+ |
| Offices | 2A Winter Street and 31 Market Square |
| Leadership | Robert Bentley (Broker/Owner), Alissa Christie (Owner/EVP) |
| National recognition | Wall Street Journal RealTrends The Thousand |
Ask any team you're interviewing: who covers your file if your main contact is unreachable? When the honest answer is no one, that's a person working alone, not a team.
Who We Serve Best
We match clients to the agent whose specialty fits their transaction:
- First-time buyers who need a clear plan for a competitive coastal market.
- Sellers who want pricing built on current comps instead of a guess.
- Relocation and military families who need a team that can move on their timeline.
- Owners of high-end or waterfront property, plus empty nesters downsizing near the water, who need marketing built for a discerning buyer pool.
What the Newburyport Market Looks Like Right Now
That market currently favors sellers: homes often sell at or above asking within 30 days.
| Newburyport, MA (01950) Snapshot | Approximate Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2020 Census) | ~18,300 |
| Typical single-family home | 3-4 beds, 2-3 baths |
| Typical size | 1,800-2,600 sq ft |
| Region | North Shore, near southern NH |
| Days on market | Often under 30 in-season |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | Frequently at or above 100% |
A strong sale-to-list ratio and short days on market point to a seller's market. Recent sales often closed between $700,000 and $1,200,000, at or above asking, and this trend is why we tell sellers to price to the data. Buyers should have financing ready, since new listings priced right move fast.
Questions Worth Asking Out Loud
These numbers lead to questions clients often bring to us.
"Will I get real attention, or get passed around a big group?" Most clients get more attention with us, since the team shares knowledge of a sale instead of one agent working alone.
"Won't a bigger brokerage feel corporate?" We're locally founded and run from two Newburyport offices. So the people marketing a listing are the people clients talk to in person.
"How do I know the results are real?" Our market share in Greater Newburyport, our Wall Street Journal RealTrends The Thousand ranking, and Robert Bentley's standing as the region's top agent reflect years of transactions, not one strong year.
How We Work With You
Rankings only matter once they show up in daily work. Most listings get professional video, targeted social media views, and opt-in email and text updates, so serious buyers see them early. Most buyer searches start with a conversation about needs and budget, and that builds a shortlist from real inventory.
| This Team Model | The Old Way |
|---|---|
| Pro: a backup agent already knows your file | Con: one person, one calendar, no backup |
| Pro: pricing set from current local data | Con: pricing guessed from stale comps |
| Pro: marketing across video, social, email, and text | Con: a sign in the yard and one listing photo set |
| Con: you're working with a team culture, not one personality | Pro (for some): a single familiar face throughout |
For most buyers and sellers, the backup and marketing reach outweigh the trade-off. Some still prefer one familiar face, and that's fair too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions come up often, so we keep straightforward answers ready.
What does a real estate team actually do that one agent can't?
We split work across specialists in pricing, marketing, negotiation, and transaction coordination, so a sale keeps moving even when one person is unavailable.
Is Bentley's only for luxury or waterfront homes?
No. We work with first-time buyers, relocation and military families, and sellers across a range of price points, plus luxury and waterfront specialists.
Talk to Us About a Market Analysis
If you're weighing whether to sell, start with a comparative market analysis. We'll compare the property to current local sales and give you a realistic price range and timeline, no obligation attached. Call us at (978) 572-1200 or stop by 2A Winter Street or 31 Market Square.