# Leslie MacKinnon & Co. at Compass **Trade:** Real Estate · **Brokerage:** Compass · **Address:** 126 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA · **Phone:** (617) 312-0009 · **Website:** https://lesliemackinnon.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 25 reviews across 3 sources. 96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Leslie MacKinnon gets called "THE realtor in the Dorchester/Ashmont area" by one reviewer, and the review history backs it up — repeat clients from the same Dorchester building, sales and rentals alike, going back to 2023. MacKinnon & Co. is a small residential team on Newbury Street operating under Compass, led by Leslie MacKinnon with Brian MacKinnon as director of operations and agent Brendan Hall rounding out the group, according to the team's own site. It states its focus as Boston, Dorchester, South Boston and Jamaica Plain, and the reviews on file bear that out — most describe deals specifically in Dorchester. The team covers both sides of the business: home sales and, distinctly, rentals. On the rental side, reviewers describe fast turnarounds under pressure — a tenant found in ten days during a slow winter market, a tour arranged within three days, a unit rented out despite being mid-construction and hard to show. On the sale side, several reviews come from first-time buyers or first-time sellers who leaned on the team for step-by-step guidance. One 2025 review is notably candid: the market had just pivoted from a decade of favoring sellers to favoring buyers, and rather than the top price the seller had hoped for, Leslie is credited with getting an acceptable one under the harder conditions. Team member Alix Giannetti shows up by name in several reviews with the same praise Leslie gets directly, so more than one person can end up handling a given deal — worth asking upfront who will actually be your point of contact. Google shows the team at 5★ across 25 ratings, all from the past three years. A solid fit for anyone buying, selling, or renting out property in Dorchester or the surrounding Boston neighborhoods, especially first-timers who want a guide through the process. **Strengths:** - Dorchester specialist — deep repeat business in the Dorchester/Ashmont area - Handles rentals too — leases units fast, even hard-to-show ones - First-time buyer support — walks new buyers through each step - Persistent marketing — creative campaigns move difficult listings - Team backup — Alix Giannetti draws the same praise as the lead agent ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Google shows a 5★ rating across 25 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11338655529879809130&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 25 ratings” - The team's own site says it is led by Leslie MacKinnon, with Brian MacKinnon as Director of Operations and agent Brendan Hall on the team _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://lesliemackinnon.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Led by Leslie MacKinnon (Principal / Team Lead), with Brian MacKinnon as Director of Operations and agent Brendan…” - The team operates under the Compass brokerage, per its own site _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://lesliemackinnon.com) — “Operates under (self-reported): Compass (brokerage)” - The team's stated service area covers Boston, Dorchester, South Boston and Jamaica Plain _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://lesliemackinnon.com) — “A Boston-based residential real estate team led by Leslie MacKinnon that represents buyers and sellers across Greater Boston, with a stated …” - [Official Website](https://lesliemackinnon.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Boston, Dorchester, South Boston, Jamaica Plain” - Sold two condominiums in the Dorchester/Ashmont area and is described by a client as the go-to realtor for that neighborhood _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25NMmFXdFhObU5pYjAxNFVsWlZhR05wTFc4dFYwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9d5aff2131012c6a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnM2aWtXNmNib014UlZVaGNpLW8tV0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Leslie sold 2 of our condominiums in Dorchester, and was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the process. She navigated a tricky…” - Secured a tenant within ten days during a slow winter rental market _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGdTh6aGhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9d5aff2131012c6a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFu8zhhgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I typically rely on friend referrals when doing business, but when I noticed that many unit owners in my Dorchester building had successf…” - Arranged a rental tour within three days for a client _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkNm9DRlB3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9d5aff2131012c6a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDd6oCFPw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Needed help to find a place and Alix hooked us up big time! Within 3 days we had a tour set up and we found a great spot! She was incre…” - Rented out a unit that was mid-construction and difficult to show _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwX3ZTa09nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9d5aff2131012c6a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICp_vSkOg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Leslie worked tirelessly to rent our unit that was a mess due to construction and a bit difficult to show. She was undeterred and found u…” - Guided first-time buyers and a first-time seller through the process step by step _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3aHRUTkhnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9d5aff2131012c6a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7htTNHg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I worked with Leslie over the past year to sell my condo in Ashmont Hill, and I cannot recommend her & her team enough! From start to fi…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURONTd5V0J3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9d5aff2131012c6a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN57yWBw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We worked with Leslie and Alix as first time home buyers and would absolutely recommend them if you’re looking for a realtor. As first ti…” - Navigated a 2025 shift from a seller's to a buyer's market to reach an acceptable sale price for a client _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214WVNFODRibFpFVDJ0a2R6QjNSREl3TFVsRlgyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9d5aff2131012c6a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxYSE84blZET2tkdzB3RDIwLUlFX2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ At some point in early 2025, the Boston home market pivoted to a buyer's market after over a decade of being a seller's market. Our home…” - Specializes in Real Estate _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://lesliemackinnon.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Boston, Dorchester, South Boston, Jamaica Plain” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25NMmFXdFhObU5pYjAxNFVsWlZhR05wTFc4dFYwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9d5aff2131012c6a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnM2aWtXNmNib014UlZVaGNpLW8tV0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Leslie sold 2 of our condominiums in Dorchester, and was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the process. She navigated a tricky…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2LWZyR3RRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9d5aff2131012c6a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICv-frGtQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Leslie helped us sell our condo in Dorchester and purchase a new home. We decided to work with her due to her marketing skills and expert…” ## 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=Leslie%20MacKinnon%20%26%20Co.%20at%20Compass&query_place_id=ChIJ-UY4Aat744kRaiwBMSH_Wp0): 5.0★ from 25 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leslie%20MacKinnon%20%26%20Co.%20at%20Compass&query_place_id=ChIJ-UY4Aat744kRaiwBMSH_Wp0): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://lesliemackinnon.com): Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cynthia Rodriguez Paul · 2026-05-06**: Working with Leslie was the best decision we could have made! She took the time to genuinely get to know us and truly understand what we were looking for in a real estate agent as well as in our dream house. Leslie is super knowledgeable about current trends in the housing market, well-connected in… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sean Barbary · 2026-04-17**: I came across Leslie's profile on Instagram almost one year ago during the very beginnings of my Boston condo search. After many wonderful years of living in NYC, I made the bittersweet decision to relocate to Boston in 2026 to be closer to family. While in the process of relocating, I felt that it … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Will Cleveland · 2026-03-04**: Leslie sold 2 of our condominiums in Dorchester, and was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the process. She navigated a tricky housing market and negotiated with confidence. She is definitely THE realtor in the Dorchester/Ashmont area. I highly recommend working with her if you're looking… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Clark Brewer · 2026-01-30**: When we decided we wanted something different we knew we would need help. And to make things more interesting we wanted to buy within a very specific section of Dorchester. Almost immediately Leslie’s name came up, we needed someone that knew the neighborhood inside out. She came up with a clear str… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lauren DeMarco · 2025-12-10**: From the moment we met Leslie, it was clear she understood the Dorchester market inside and out—and genuinely cared about our community. Choosing her and her team to guide the sale of our beloved condo while we pursued a new home nearby was an easy decision. Leslie helped us achieve our target pric… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zac Salwasser · 2025-11-07**: At some point in early 2025, the Boston home market pivoted to a buyer's market after over a decade of being a seller's market. Our home sale just happened to fall on the wrong side of this market shift. Leslie kept a laser focus on right-sizing our dollar investment in preparing the house for the… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Duncan · 2025-07-03**: Leslie was great. She advised us at every stage, from preparing our house to be shown, to pricing, to getting people to clean and declutter. She told us how much we needed to do to the house and what we could leave as it was. She kept our expectations in line and gave us boosts when we needed them. … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mejia Issifu · 2025-03-04**: Mejida issifu - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Meaghan Dorsey · 2025-02-28**: We had the absolute pleasure of working with Leslie, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, her marketing and sales approach were unmatched, which gave us a leg up, especially during the winter — a time when the market is typically slower. She followed our lead every st… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jane Migdol · 2025-02-27**: Working with Leslie MacKinnon was a pleasure! She is knowledgeable, professional, and an excellent communicator. Throughout the transaction, she was a collaborative partner rather than an adversary, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Leslie managed her clients’ needs and expectations with care… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-29T02:16:23.064Z. Cite as: Leslie MacKinnon & Co. at Compass — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/leslie-mackinnon-and-co-at-compass-boston) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/leslie-mackinnon-and-co-at-compass-boston