# Intent Realty Group

**Trade:** Real Estate · **Address:** 859 Willard St Suite 400, Quincy, MA 02169, USA · **Phone:** (617) 765-4219 · **Website:** http://www.intentrg.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 29 reviews across 3 sources.
97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Intent Realty Group is a Quincy real estate and property-management outfit — reviewers from 2022 through 2024 knew it by an earlier name, Doughty Properties — that the site says has worked the Boston area for about six years. Nearly every review names the same agent, Darrin, for both the rental and buying side of the business.

On rentals, the pattern across dozens of reviews from 2022 to 2025 is speed and follow-through: a 2025 review describes him securing a rental with steady communication start to finish; a 2023 review describes negotiating lower rent for three roommates on a tight budget after their first-choice property fell through, and surfacing listings they hadn't found elsewhere; a 2022 review describes helping an active-duty military family relocate from out of state with clear, timely answers to every question. A 2024 review credits the company's property-management side with keeping a rental in top condition and responding promptly to maintenance concerns.

Buying gets attention too — a 2023 review describes a first-time homebuyer calling the experience easy and exciting, and a 2025 review describes Darrin balancing humor with real market knowledge to make an anxious home search feel manageable.

Against that pile of praise sits one clear complaint: a 2023 review describes being shown a single apartment, told there was no broker fee, then having to find and secure a unit largely on their own — a different experience from what most reviewers describe.

Google's own aggregate, 4.9★ across 40 ratings, matches the overwhelmingly positive tone of the written record.

**Strengths:**
- Rental placement — reviews describe fast, responsive apartment searches (2022-25)
- Rent negotiation — a 2023 review credits Darrin with lowering rent for roommates
- Property management — 2024 review says maintenance concerns were addressed promptly

**Concerns:**
- Broker-fee dispute — 2023 review says a promised no-fee unit didn't pan out

## Claims & citations

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

- A 2025 review describes Darrin securing a rental with steady communication throughout the process _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4VWFpMUNZbU5xWm14VWVVc3lOWFpOUm1KS01IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4577f4aa373f04e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxUai1CYmNqZmxUeUsyNXZNRmJKMHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Darrin and his staff from Intent Realty Group were amazing! They helped me secure a perfect rental and were in communication with me thro…”
- A 2023 review describes Darrin negotiating lower rent for three roommates on a tight budget and surfacing listings not found elsewhere _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoaU1EWHV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4577f4aa373f04e7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChiMDXuwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Darrin and his colleagues were fantastic to work with, especially as three adults on a tight budget having to find a new apartment on sho…”
- A 2022 review describes helping an active-duty military family relocate from out of state with clear, timely communication _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPOExLZnR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4577f4aa373f04e7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDO8LKftwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend Doughty Properties. They helped my family find the home we needed from out of state with no issues. Their communication …”
- A 2024 review credits the property-management side with keeping a rental in top condition and responding promptly to concerns _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNENzVDel93RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4577f4aa373f04e7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICD75Cz_wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend the property manager for their exceptional service and professionalism. They were always prompt in addressing any conc…”
- A 2023 review describes a first-time homebuyer calling the purchase experience easy and exciting _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4LUx1TkZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4577f4aa373f04e7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICx-LuNFw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional, and organized. My first time buying a home was very important for me and my family and he made sure the experience was…”
- A 2023 review describes being shown one apartment, told there was no broker fee, then having to find and secure a unit largely on their own _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKLTdIOXpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4577f4aa373f04e7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJ-7H9zgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Worst experience. You showed me 1 appartment that you said no broker fee. I had to show myself an apartment which was very stressful. The…”
- Self-described as a division of a boutique full-service brokerage serving the Boston area since 2020, with a property management division; formerly operated under the name Doughty Properties _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.intentrg.com) — “Intent Realty Group (IRG) is a Quincy, MA real estate outfit that represents buyers, sellers and renters in the Boston area and runs a prope…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.intentrg.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site says IRG is a division of a boutique full-service real estate firm that has been serving the Bosto…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.intentrg.com) — “Self-reported 6 years in business”
- Specializes in Real Estate _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.intentrg.com) — “Intent Realty Group (IRG) is a Quincy, MA real estate outfit that represents buyers, sellers and renters in the Boston area and runs a prope…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4VWFpMUNZbU5xWm14VWVVc3lOWFpOUm1KS01IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4577f4aa373f04e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxUai1CYmNqZmxUeUsyNXZNRmJKMHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Darrin and his staff from Intent Realty Group were amazing! They helped me secure a perfect rental and were in communication with me thro…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4LUx1TkZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4577f4aa373f04e7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICx-LuNFw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional, and organized. My first time buying a home was very important for me and my family and he made sure the experience was…”

## 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=Intent%20Realty%20Group&query_place_id=ChIJV3ocsH1944kR5wQ_N6r0d0U): 4.9★ from 40 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Intent%20Realty%20Group&query_place_id=ChIJV3ocsH1944kR5wQ_N6r0d0U): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.intentrg.com): 6 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mairead Connolly · 2025-08-01**: Darrin and his staff from Intent Realty Group were amazing! They helped me secure a perfect rental and were in communication with me throughout the entire process! I couldn’t say more good things about this agency! I am so happy with the outcome and the apartment I was able to secure!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rob McNabb · 2025-04-16**: The Intent Realty team & Darrin did absolutely amazing for my other half and myself. Communicative, prompt, and very personable. Got us into an amazing place that fits all our needs. Thank you!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gary Alexander · 2025-04-12**: Agents are professional and ready to help. I got my apartment easily. They make the process headache free. I would recommend this group over and over. Good job!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mohamed Barry · 2025-04-09**: Darrin is an exceptional realtor and person. He made what can be a highly stressful and anxiety-induced experience as searching for a new home can be, a fun and engaging experience. He balances humor and knowledge perfectly, knowing when to provide insightful information on potential areas and when …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gino Roach · 2025-03-26**: Very helpful and professional
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Leah B · 2025-01-30**: Some of the most helpful people you will ever have the pleasure of working with.
They're super responsive, always looking for solutions, and are in for the long haul.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Viergine Saintil · 2025-01-03**: Thank you, Darrin. You are amazing!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eld VID · 2024-12-22**: Agent Darrin was great at communicating and understanding what I really wanted as a client.
He had a great work ethic and also found a way to even get me in my unit before we expected.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Samantha Gaskin · 2024-11-16**: Darrin was amazing! He was incredibly patient and attentive throughout the entire process of helping us find the perfect apartment.Highly recommend working with him!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Monefa Evans · 2024-11-15**: It was amazing. It was a seamless experience great communication and great showing 10/10

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