# Depend on Dakota Team - Keller Williams Realty

**Trade:** Real Estate · **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Showcase Properties · **Address:** 29 Commercial St Ste D, Braintree, MA 02184, USA · **Phone:** (781) 883-7980 · **Website:** http://www.dependondakota.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 84 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Depend on Dakota — the name on her signs and on 143 five-star Google ratings — is Dakota Riley's team at Keller Williams in Braintree, and the 84-review record behind it, running from 2024 through mid-2026, is uncommonly deep for a single agent's page.

What stands out isn't just the volume but how often clients describe her sticking around after the transaction closes. In a 2024 review, one family recounts the condo they were buying burning to the ground two weeks before the closing — Dakota showed up that afternoon, stayed with them through the year it took to rebuild, and reportedly still checks in five years later. Another 2024 review describes a relationship that started back in 2007, with Dakota checking in for years before the family was ready, then following through with fundraiser support for their kids well after the eventual sale.

On pricing, a 2025 reviewer describes interviewing three other agents who pitched inflated list prices with polished statistics; Dakota's more realistic number reportedly sold the home in a week at asking. A separate 2025 account describes selling a home of 37 years for over its asking price after competing bids came in. She's also used her network outside her usual territory: an early-2026 review describes her helping with a vacation-home purchase well outside her normal radius by finding and vouching for a local agent, then following up to make sure the deal closed smoothly. A real estate attorney's office, writing in 2025, says files with her name on them are reliably handled and communicated on schedule — a professional-peer endorsement rather than a client one.

The recent record (17 reviews in the last six months, none negative) keeps the same shape: an April 2026 review credits her with helping a buyer win a competitive bidding war for a home they loved, and another, from an attorney, describes her staying on a closing problem — the kind that "always seems to come up" — until it was resolved.

Nothing in the record, recent or older, describes a transaction that soured because of her. The one thing worth asking about directly is team structure — several reviews describe "Dakota and her team" without detailing which agent handles what on a given deal.

**Strengths:**
- Stays after closing — supported a client through a home-rebuild after a fire
- Realistic pricing — sold a home in a week by skipping inflated pitches
- Wide network — vouched for a local agent on an out-of-territory purchase
- Professional reputation — real estate attorney vouches for on-schedule closings

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Google rating of 5★ across 143 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18319241776878341969&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 143 ratings”
- Stayed with a client through a year-long home rebuild after the condo they were buying burned down two weeks before closing, per a 2024 review. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREcExMcTdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe3b055629544f51!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDpLLq7gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dakota helped us so much with the selling of our house, to the buying of our condo. She sold the house in 3 hours! But than stayed with u…”
- Sold a client's home of 37 years for over asking price after competing bids, per a 2025 review. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201NE9FZzFOV1ExZWtkR1ozUkpUSGxJUlVOR1ZrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe3b055629544f51!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm54OEg1NWQ1ekdGZ3RJTHlIRUNGVkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Selling our home of 37 years was a very daunting task. Dakota's expertise and exceptional knowledge of the housing market helped us price…”
- Priced a listing realistically instead of matching competing agents' inflated pitches, selling it in one week at asking. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kWGRFSllObFJ1WmxSbGVFbG5NV0pIUkZVNVJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe3b055629544f51!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdXdEJYNlRuZlRleElnMWJHRFU5RVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I interviewed 3 other agents to sell my home in Weymouth.  They came with prepared sheets, statistics and tried to win me over with compl…”
- Arranged and vouched for a local agent to help a client purchase a vacation home outside her usual territory, then followed up through closing. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWUFlYTllNbkppVVV4VWFEUllSbEJCT1hwcmJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe3b055629544f51!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVPYXNYMnJiUUxUaDRYRlBBOXprbkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dakota was a huge help with our vacation house purchase. I have known Dakota for a number of years, she’s been a great asset for all of o…”
- A real estate attorney's office describes her files as reliably handled and communicated on schedule. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1eVlXTlFTMGRLVGs5dVkyMTFjRGQxVXpSM1IwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe3b055629544f51!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5yYWNQS0dKTk9uY211cDd1UzR3R0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ As a real estate lawyer our office works with a lot of different agents. Everytime we see a file come in with Dakota’s name we know that …”
- Helped a buyer secure a home in a competitive bidding market. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT213NFVsVjNSMVpWYjBaNk5ubzRaa3h6YTBVd05tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe3b055629544f51!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmw4UlV3R1ZVb0Z6Nno4Zkxza0UwNmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dakota and team are fantastic and very knowledgeable.   During a time when it had been so hard to actually find a home and then actually …”
- Worked a closing problem until it was resolved, per an attorney's review. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20wek1FcDBZbFo2T0c0MWFVTlVRelZKYVhoelRsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe3b055629544f51!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm0zMEp0YlZ6OG41aUNUQzVJaXhzTlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dakota proved herself to be a very knowledgeable and diligent realtor.  When we had a problem in a closing which always seems to come up,…”
- Specializes in Real Estate _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18319241776878341969&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 143 ratings”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Depend%20on%20Dakota%20Team%20-%20Keller%20Williams%20Realty&query_place_id=ChIJi5VojRtj44kRUU9UKVYFO_4): 5.0★ from 143 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Depend%20on%20Dakota%20Team%20-%20Keller%20Williams%20Realty&query_place_id=ChIJi5VojRtj44kRUU9UKVYFO_4): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.dependondakota.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michle · 2026-07-16**: Dakota is the best, leave it to her to manage everything!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jean Norte · 2026-04-16**: Dakota and team are fantastic and very knowledgeable.   During a time when it had been so hard to actually find a home and then actually win the bidding battle, they were instrumental in helping us to secure our home that we love so much!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · william kennedy · 2026-04-15**: Dakota proved herself to be a very knowledgeable and diligent realtor.  When we had a problem in a closing which always seems to come up, Dakota was on the problem until it was solved.  Would recommend her highly.  Attorney Bill Kennedy
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amanda Carr · 2026-04-08**: Some people do their job..and other people, like Dakota, LIVE IT..and that's who you want to do business with.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · ReGiNe · 2026-03-20**: I worked with Dakota almost 10yrs ago and she was great.  I would not hesitate to reach back out should I need her services in the future.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Molly Mason · 2026-03-09**: Dakota helped my husband and I move into our first condo with ease. She welcomed us with a warm smile and was kind and supportive! She is awesome!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ann Marie · 2026-03-07**: 6 Word to Describe Dakota:
"No one is better than Dakota"
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eneida M Marcano Lopez · 2026-03-04**: Dakota guided us through the whole process, her knowledge made us feel confident and stress free. All the team is very professional and efficient. 100% recommend
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · George Sullivan · 2026-03-03**: Dakota is one of those special realtors who balances a totally professional role with having your bestie at your side guiding you through a very emotional rollercoaster ride.  There are not words or accolades that can express my appreciation for all that she accomplished.  Many many thanks!  George …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matt Porter · 2026-03-03**: Dakota is terrific.  Very hard working and extremely knowledgeable about the local real estate market.  She is both friendly, dependable, and reliable.  Highly recommend.

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