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Nicole M. Blanchard works out of Compass's 617 Living Team on Newbury Street, and though her name anchors this record, the reviews describe a wider group of named agents — John Petrizzo, Margaret Creech, Kerry Kelley, and Amerin McCall among them — handling home sales and purchases alongside the bulk of the team's volume, Boston apartment rentals. On Google, the team holds a 4.9★ average across 185 ratings, with 149 written reviews since 2021. Nicole herself draws sustained, specific praise on the sales and purchase side — in a 2025 review, one client described working with her for nearly a decade across multiple family purchases and sales, and a 2024 review credited her with selling a Walpole home at a premium through her marketing and negotiating approach. On the rental side, John Petrizzo and Margaret Creech turn up again and again by name, including a 2024 review from a landlord who called John "the best rental broker I have used" in over 20 years of renting properties. The record isn't uniform, though. Three 1-star reviews describe real friction: a 2024 reviewer called the group "unbelievably unprofessional" and "impossible to work with"; a 2023 reviewer said two inquiries about a managed property went completely unanswered despite follow-up; and another 2023 review, describing itself as "complicated," documented a rental search that didn't go the way the reviewer expected. None of the negative reviews name a specific agent, unlike nearly every positive one — worth knowing which team member you'd actually be working with before reaching out. For a Boston-area home sale or purchase, the reviews point specifically to Nicole; for a rental search, ask who on the team you'll be paired with, since the experience described varies by agent.
Nicole sold two luxury units in our building during a difficult condo sells market. I reached out to her for suggestions on marketing our unit. She really thinks outside of the box and has excellent ideas. Nicole really wants everyone in the deal to succeed and is always quick to reply when contacting her. I certainly recommend Nicole for any of your real estate needs. Thanks Nicole!
Nicole was phenomenal to work with when my partner and I were looking for an apartment in Boston this past year. Her professionalism, quick response time, and overall care was so clear as we went through the application process. We would definitely work with her again. Thanks, Nicole!!
Nicole is absolutely the best! My fiancé and I were first-time home buyers, and she made the entire process so much easier than we could have imagined. From our first conversation, she explained how everything works and took the time to really get to know us and what we were looking for. Throughout our search, Nicole was incredibly responsive and seemed to understand what we wanted even better than we did. Thanks to her consistent guidance and expertise, we found the perfect home, and we couldn’t be happier!!! We can’t recommend her highly enough!!!
Working with Nicole was an absolute pleasure. Her professionalism is evident in every interaction, and she communicates clearly and proactively, following a well-thought-out communication plan that keeps clients informed at every step. I felt confident throughout the entire transaction thanks to her organized systems and structured approach. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and attentive real estate professional.
From my very first conversation with Nicole last October all the way through closing this June, she was an absolute rock star. Every step was laid out clearly, every document was explained, and every question (there were many!) was met with an answer. What stood out to me most was Nicole’s responsiveness. Whether it was a late-night email or a quick phone call, she really me feel like her top priority. She anticipated concerns before they surfaced, connected me with reliable inspectors and lenders, and shared helpful checklists that kept me organized and confident throughout the process. Nicole not only found me the most perfect home, she empowered me to understand and own the entire journey of becoming a homeowner. Her professionalism, patience, and above-and-beyond attitude turned what could have been a stressful experience into an exciting milestone. If you’re looking for an agent who combines deep expertise with genuine care, Nicole is the one. I can’t recommend her highly enough!!!
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Repeat clients4.8
Verified license4.8
Sells above asking4.7
Fast sales4.6
Decades of repeat clients4.6
Legal background4.1