# Flavin & Flavin

**Trade:** Real Estate · **Address:** 1085 Hancock St #1, Quincy, MA 02169, USA · **Phone:** (617) 479-1000 · **Website:** http://www.flavinandflavin.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 1.9/5** (low confidence) — from 7 reviews across 5 sources.
29% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Flavin & Flavin is a Quincy real estate brokerage that says it has been family-run since 1925 and also operates an insurance agency alongside its home sales work. The website names Mike Flavin as President and John Flavin as Broker, with Edward P. Flavin listed in memoriam as a past president. The Better Business Bureau gives the firm an A+ grade and has accredited it since 2017.

That long history sits alongside a serious episode: in October 2022, a real estate industry news outlet reported that Michael Flavin, one of the firm's owners, was sentenced to prison after a three-year scheme that defrauded prospective homebuyers of millions of dollars. A review from the same month named the case directly, warning readers the company couldn't be trusted.

The rest of the record is a mix, spread thin across just seven reviews since 2022. On the positive side, a 2022 review — before the case became public — praised an agent for a personal, community-connected sale, and a 2026 review described an agent named Amanda handling the sale of a parent's home with care during a difficult time. On the other side, a 2022 review said an agent entered an occupied home unannounced while a lockbox key was in use during a sale; a 2023 review alleged an insurance policy sold by the firm paid out far less than the coverage an owner had promised; another from 2023 said the company looks out only for its own interests; and a 2024 review said simply that a once-strong business isn't what it used to be.

Given the criminal case involving one of the owners and the spread of pointed complaints since, it's worth confirming who currently runs day-to-day operations and getting any insurance coverage details in writing before signing anything. The brokerage can still work out well with the right individual agent — reviewers single out specific people by name — so ask directly who will be handling the transaction.

**Strengths:**
- Personal service — reviewers single out specific agents by name for care and attention
- Long-standing BBB record — A+ grade, accredited since 2017

**Concerns:**
- Owner fraud conviction — reported in 2022 after a scheme against homebuyers
- Insurance payout dispute — a 2023 review said coverage fell short of promises
- Privacy complaint — a 2022 review described unannounced entry during a sale

**Where sources disagree:**
- Reviews split between praise for individual agents and serious trust concerns tied to one owner's criminal fraud case.

## Claims & citations

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

- One of the firm's owners, Michael Flavin, was reported in 2022 to have been sentenced to prison after a fraud scheme against homebuyers _(confidence: high)_
  - [Local News](https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2022/10/02/real-estate-broker-michael-flavin-sentenced-in-fraud-scheme/) — “therealdeal.com — etty Images)Oct 2, 2022, 7:00 PM UTCSave articleSHARE THIS ARTICLEFONT SIZEAAABy Holden Walter-WarnerA New England real es…”
- A 2022 review named the fraud case directly and warned readers not to trust the company _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlNk5XVC1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b5ab9e9cfb55218!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDe6NWT-gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Not trust worthy. One of the owners, Michael P. Flavin, is literally going to prison for defrauding people. Do NOT give these people $! T…”
- A 2023 review alleged an insurance policy sold by the firm paid out far less than the coverage promised _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCXzdPdXNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b5ab9e9cfb55218!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDB_7OusAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Be careful before doing business with them. I signed an insurance policy with them for a certain amount of coverage and when something ha…”
- A 2022 review described an agent entering an occupied home unannounced during a sale _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyM29hcHFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b5ab9e9cfb55218!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID23oapqAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ We gave Joe Boyd a key and he lost the ability to use a door bell. I woke up the other day to this guy in my place staring at him, while …”
- A 2023 review said the company looks out only for its own interests _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoa3BDVzJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b5ab9e9cfb55218!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChkpCW2wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ This company is only interested in their own outcome. Clients wants and needs are not their concern. Do not trust these people. You’ve be…”
- A 2024 review said a once-strong business isn't what it used to be _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMdGVmQWpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b5ab9e9cfb55218!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICLtefAjAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Once a great business is now a far cry from what it was. Very disappointing.”
- A 2026 review praised an agent for handling an estate sale with care during a difficult time _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214cmJFNUdRbGxQUkVGb1gzRXdiekZYYTBSVlQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b5ab9e9cfb55218!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxrbE5GQllPREFoX3EwbzFXa0RVT1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I worked with Amanda to sell my parents home after their passing. Amanda was caring and showed compassion at a very difficult time in my …”
- A 2022 review, before the fraud case became public, praised a personal, community-connected agent _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXeGRmZEhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b5ab9e9cfb55218!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICWxdfdHQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great people that work there PERIOD.  ! Mike handled the sale for me on Chick Street. I will tell you this no one better than Mike. He al…”
- A+ rated and accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2017 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/real-estate-agent/flavin-and-flavin-realty-0021-44954) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/real-estate-agent/flavin-and-flavin-realty-0021-44954) — “Listed certification: BBB Accredited Business since 4/26/2017”
- Also operates an insurance agency alongside its real estate brokerage, offering home, auto, and business owner's policies _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.flavinandflavin.com) — “Flavin & Flavin Realty, Inc. is a Quincy, MA real estate brokerage that represents buyers and sellers across Quincy and the South Shore and …”
- Specializes in Real Estate _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.flavinandflavin.com) — “Flavin & Flavin Realty, Inc. is a Quincy, MA real estate brokerage that represents buyers and sellers across Quincy and the South Shore and …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214cmJFNUdRbGxQUkVGb1gzRXdiekZYYTBSVlQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b5ab9e9cfb55218!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxrbE5GQllPREFoX3EwbzFXa0RVT1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I worked with Amanda to sell my parents home after their passing. Amanda was caring and showed compassion at a very difficult time in my …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXeGRmZEhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b5ab9e9cfb55218!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICWxdfdHQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great people that work there PERIOD.  ! Mike handled the sale for me on Chick Street. I will tell you this no one better than Mike. He al…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## 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=Flavin%20%26%20Flavin&query_place_id=ChIJdbX7ybN844kRGFK1z-m5Wms): 4.0★ from 22 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Flavin%20%26%20Flavin&query_place_id=ChIJdbX7ybN844kRGFK1z-m5Wms): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/real-estate-agent/flavin-and-flavin-realty-0021-44954): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.flavinandflavin.com): 100 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://business.thequincychamber.com/list/member/flavin-flavin-real-estate-insurance-1389): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “etty Images)Oct 2, 2022, 7:00 PM UTCSave articleSHARE THIS ARTICLEFONT SIZEAAABy Holden Walter-WarnerA New England real estate broker is headed to the big house after a three-year scheme of defrauding…” — therealdeal.com — https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2022/10/02/real-estate-broker-michael-flavin-sentenced-in-fraud-scheme/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Diane OBrien · 2026-03-14**: I worked with Amanda to sell my parents home after their passing. Amanda was caring and showed compassion at a very difficult time in my life. She went above and beyond as a realtor helping place item on marketplace and even meeting with the buyers for the items. I was kept in the loop and never fel…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · maria arvi · 2024-06-22**: Once a great business is now a far cry from what it was. Very disappointing.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Rzegocki · 2023-02-09**: This company is only interested in their own outcome. Clients wants and needs are not their concern. Do not trust these people. You’ve been warned!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Zach E · 2023-02-02**: Be careful before doing business with them. I signed an insurance policy with them for a certain amount of coverage and when something happened I got a fraction of the payout even though Tim Flavin one of the owners said I was covered when Safety said otherwise which I never had any contact with abo…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Virginia DePalma · 2022-10-01**: Not trust worthy. One of the owners, Michael P. Flavin, is literally going to prison for defrauding people. Do NOT give these people $! They are criminals!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Hicks · 2022-05-15**: We gave Joe Boyd a key and he lost the ability to use a door bell. I woke up the other day to this guy in my place staring at him, while only in my underwear. Just because we're selling the house doesn't mean people don't still live here.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joan · 2022-03-02**: Great people that work there PERIOD.  ! Mike handled the sale for me on Chick Street. I will tell you this no one better than Mike. He also coached my son in Football. I can’t thank him enough for everything he has done for my son and for me  Best words to describe him , Loyal and intelligent. I hop…

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