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Steele Associates Real Estate is an independent brokerage based in East Dennis, on Cape Cod's Mid-Cape, founded in 1987 by Joe Steele. Since Steele's death in 2020, the firm has continued under three long-time associates — Sandy Schwenk, Lisa Steele, and Bob Teahan — handling both residential home sales, representing buyers and sellers, and seasonal vacation rentals, with a stated service area spanning 15 Cape towns from Barnstable to Provincetown. Homeowners who worked with the firm consistently single out agent Lisa Steele by name across several years of reviews, praising her responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to guide first-time buyers and repeat sellers through the process — one seller reports closing well above asking price with her help, and a 2024 buyer describes virtual walkthroughs and a patient, thorough property search. A 2022 buyer separately credits agent Sandy Schwenk with knowledgeable, steady guidance through a home search. On the rental side, one longtime landlord client reports the firm reliably finds long-term summer renters with minimal turnover. Worth asking about before booking: a 2022 vacation-rental review describes flippant, unprofessional responses to issues raised mid-stay, though the same reviewer notes the security deposit was returned promptly once requested — worth clarifying how the firm handles rental-side service issues, since its sales-side track record is notably stronger. The firm's real estate broker license (4347-RE-PC) currently shows expired in the Massachusetts registry, so confirming current licensing status directly is worthwhile. Its BBB profile also appears dated, still listing the late Joe Steele as owner years after his passing. Overall, Steele Associates looks like a solid, long-tenured choice for Cape Cod home buyers and sellers, with an especially strong and consistent record for its named sales agents; renters should ask directly about after-hours support given the one documented service complaint.
Lisa is a great agent. She is very kind and cares about her clients. As first time homebuyers on the Cape, it was tough finding something and thanks to Lisa we were able to close on our first home. Lisa is knowledgeable, tactful and responsive. Thank you everything Lisa!
I cannot recommend Lisa Steele highly enough! From the very beginning, she demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to guiding us through the entire process from start to finish. Her clear communication and proactive updates kept us informed every step of the way, making what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless and straightforward. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and personable real estate agent, look no further than Lisa Steele. She truly goes above and beyond to ensure her clients are happy and well cared for.
We have used Steele Associates, and Lisa Steele, for our summer rental needs. When the time came to purchase a home Lisa was able to help us as well. Throughout our search Lisa was patient and thorough. Offering listings through her portal, discussing potential homes, and even doing virtual walkthroughs with us, Lisa covered all the bases. Lisa had a very good sense of what we were looking for, as well as an astute evaluation of each property we looked at. She also navigated the purchase and sales process flawlessly, helping us understand each step along the way, and representing us and our concerns to the seller’s agent. We could not have hoped for a better experience! Thank you Lisa, and Steele Associates. We enthusiastically recommend Lisa and her team!
Lisa helped my mother and I sell multiple properties with the utmost professionalism and care. We have never felt so confident with a realtor with so much expertise. She is the best!
We chose Steele Assoc. Real Estate because they are a local company with many connections to Dennis and Cape Cod. We started our search in early fall with Sandy Schwenk. Right from the start, Sandy provided us with great advice and guidance. We would discuss each house and she had such insight to share. She’s very knowledgeable about the business, the market, the area, and was extremely responsive. We felt like we were a team in our search and Sandy found us the house that was just right. And as stressful as a house hunt can be, she kept us focused and calm ( and sometimes laughing).
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Repeat clients4.8
Verified license4.8
Sells above asking4.7
Fast sales4.6
Decades of repeat clients4.6
20+ years of repeat client trust4.1