Agent at Compass
Local business · Hingham, MALocal business · 18 Shipyard Dr, Hingham, MA 02043
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Ask on r/SouthShore who to call and Ben Lincoln's name comes back with a story attached: a commenter in November 2025 said he was the only one who could get their Scituate sale and purchase done in what they called a feral buyer's market. He works out of 18 Shipyard Drive in Hingham, reviewers name Compass as his brokerage, and his Massachusetts real estate salesperson licence, 9565761-RE-S, is active on the state registry under his own name. The written record runs deeper than most individual agents manage: 72 Google ratings averaging 5 stars, with review bodies going back to 2021. What makes them worth reading is that they describe different problems, not the same compliment. Sellers talk about strategy. A Scituate seller writing in June 2026 says he skipped the traditional listing route altogether, bringing in a short group of qualified buyers and closing off-market because a young child and two busy schedules made a run of open houses impractical. In a March 2025 review, the owners of a Norwell rental property they had held for 40 years described him advising what share of the proceeds was worth reinvesting first, offering to help sitting tenants find housing, and working alongside their own contractor on the prep. Buyers talk about speed and plain talk. A buyer writing in August 2025 said he told them outright that a condo they liked was overpriced. A client in 2021 described him listing their house within 24 hours of their offer on another home, filling the calendar with showings, and having it under agreement five days later. A first-time buyer in March 2026 says the thing that mattered was that he fixed on their priorities early and did not drift off them. Two things to weigh. His praised work leans toward the top of the coastal market — a September 2025 reviewer calls him the go-to broker for higher-end transactions, and a January 2025 seller of an ocean-front Scituate home credits his read on high-end properties specifically, so a modest starter-home search is not what most of this record describes. And not every five-star entry is a client: one from October 2025 is written by the founder of a home staging company describing their working collaboration. He's the call for a South Shore sale that doesn't suit the ordinary route — off-market, a tenanted property, a compressed timeline, or a house whose value needs explaining. Ask which of his recent sales in your own town looks most like yours, and get his read on price in writing before you list.
“We used Ben Lincoln for the sale of our home and purchase of our new one in Scituate and he was amazing - only one who could get it done for us during a feral buyer’s market last year! Poppy Troupe was also the selling agent on the house we purchased and she was equally as fabulous and has a great reput”
When we decided to sell our home in Scituate, Ben was incredibly responsive and communicative from day one. He met with us that same week, gave us an honest assessment of what our home could sell for, and took the time to understand our concerns and expectations throughout the process. What really stood out was Ben's strategic approach. Knowing we have busy schedules and a young child, he recognized that a traditional listing process would be challenging for our family. Instead, he thoughtfully brought in a select group of qualified buyers and successfully helped us sell our home off-market. The result was a quick, seamless sale at a price we were thrilled with. Ben combines strategic thinking, strong execution, and clear communication in a way that makes the entire process feel easy. We couldn't have asked for a smoother experience and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
We recently had to move quickly to secure a property in the Boston area as our daughter was moving there to attend college for a doctoral program starting in August 2026. The challenge was exacerbated by the fact that we are west coast based. We were fortunate to be introduced to Ben Lincoln who worked diligently before, during and after the completion to ensure we found a great property. Would highly recommend Ben!
Working with Ben was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He took the time to truly understand what we were looking for and ultimately helped us find the perfect home. Throughout the process, he offered thoughtful advice and guidance without ever making us feel pressured to rush into a decision. It was clear that he genuinely had our best interests in mind every step of the way. I can’t recommend Ben highly enough.
We reached out to Ben Lincoln in January, 2026 inquiring about real estate in the Hingham Shipyard. From our initial inquiry to the closing date at the end of March, Ben was the consummate professional. He was responsive, very knowledgeable, and always consistent. He responded promptly to any and all of our inquiries; listening to our preferences with patience, and always providing accurate information. Having grown up in Hingham, I was eager to experience its many attributes once again, and to appreciate its uninterrupted excellence as a community. My husband, Chris, and I concluded that we really wanted to purchase a property in the Hingham Shipyard. Ben showed us properties in mid February. When we saw an available condo in Hewitts Landing, we know it was the right place for us. Ben guided us through all aspects of the purchase, including home inspection, protocols for the closing date, as well as a myriad of post purchase details. Ben's prediction that we would meet some great neighbors was actualized within days of the closing. Folks came by to introduce themselves, and to welcome us to Hewitts Landing. Chris and I were continually impressed by Ben's congenial manner, great listening skills, and efficiency, as he helped schedule contractors and outlined necessary steps for transitioning utilities from the the former owners. Ben always made us feel like our inquiries were important, as he replied with consistency and accuracy. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to get to know Ben, and to benefit from his professional style and impressive knowledge. Perhaps the best way to describe our experience is to say that we never felt like Ben was just working for us. Rather, we felt like Ben was working with us every step of the way. Chris and I highly recommend Ben Lincoln as an exceptional realtor and great person.
Ben was an exceptional agent, especially for first-time buyers like us. What stood out most was his ability to listen — he zeroed in on our priorities early on and never lost sight of them throughout the search. Whenever the process felt overwhelming, his guidance brought clarity and calm. We closed on a home that checks every box for our family, and we walked away feeling like we had a true advocate in our corner. Could not recommend him enough!
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