Agent at Leading Edge Real Estate
Local business · Reading, MALocal business · 248 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
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Eighty-nine Google ratings averaging a flat five stars is the first thing anyone looking up John and Michelle Ternullo runs into. They are a husband-and-wife agent team working out of 248 Main St in Reading under the Leading Edge Real Estate brokerage, and by their own account they started the team in 2008 after careers in sales, marketing and mortgage lending [E564668, E564669, E564672, E564673]. The territory they name is tight and suburban: Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Andover, North Andover and North Reading. What sellers keep describing is the preparation, not the closing. In a 2023 review a homeowner with an unusual house admitted to being hesitant about following all of Michelle's prep instructions, went along with them anyway, and drew more offers than expected, with John's negotiating landing a figure above what they had hoped for. A seller writing in 2025 made the same point differently: the asking price felt fair, the sale beat their expectations on both time and price, and whenever they needed a tradesperson to ready the house, the team already had contacts. Another 2025 seller singled out being taught how a listing price actually gets set, plus referrals for landscaping, painting and staging. Buyers describe a similar rhythm. A June 2026 buyer who walked into an open house without an agent says John negotiated the offer, kept up with texts and calls, arranged inspections, and lined up painters after closing. A 2024 couple buying and selling at once credited early word on upcoming listings and hands-on guidance staging their own home. Two things are worth knowing before calling. The detailed accounts all sit on one platform, and a flat five-star average across 89 ratings leaves nothing critical to weigh against them. And the A+ on the Better Business Bureau is the parent brokerage's, not this team's — the file is for Leading Edge Real Estate at this address, covers roughly 50 employees across ten office phone lines, is not accredited, and names the Ternullo Team only among its alternate names [E564761, E564763]. One 2026 entry among the reviews also reads as a third-person case study rather than a client's own account. The credentials they list — REALTOR, ASP and CBR designations, RE/MAX club levels, Leading Edge Sapphire and Emerald awards, a Wall Street Journal 'Best Agents in America' mention — are the team's own claims [E564675, E564676, E564677, E564678, E564679, E564680, E564681, E564682]. For a Reading-area seller who wants a prep-and-price plan and a short list of trades to carry it out, they are a sensible call. Ask which of the two will run your transaction day to day, and confirm current licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons before you sign.
John was absolutely amazing and professional. He listened intently to what I needed after I returned from an open house and needed a Realtor. Did his due diligence to make sure my offer was negotiated fair and reasonable for the market, It was excepted quickly. John always responded quickly to text and phone calls. He had many recommendations along the way and setup inspections etc. Even after closing he setup painting services that was top notch. I couldn't be happier with John, his communication and knowledge was key. He made sure the whole process of the sale went flawlessly. Thank you John.
Earning Trust When Reality Shifts During the pandemic, John and Michelle Ternullo helped clients buy—and later prepare to sell—a distinctive condo in the former Lowell Sun building. When it came time to sell, expectations were clear: comparable sales suggested the home should at least match what the clients had paid. But the market had shifted. A nearly identical, larger unit next door was sitting unsold despite multiple price reductions, quietly redefining what buyers were responding to. John and Michelle had a hard conversation. They explained what the market was actually signaling, not what anyone hoped it would say. Earning trust in that moment mattered more than protecting a number. They paired that honesty with the Ternullo touch—presentation, positioning, and execution that make listings show better, sell faster, and maximize whatever equity the market will bear. The home sold. The neighboring unit did not. The relief for their clients was real. And the result spoke for itself: the owners next door later asked John and Michelle to step in and sell their home as well. That combination of candor and craft is why John and Michelle earned our Emerald Award this year and an invitation to our Top Producer Retreat. Clear-eyed advice. Carefully executed.
The Turnullo Team was a great choice to assist me in the sale of my house. I felt that the asking price was fair, the preparation and sale was conducted in a very knowledgeable and professional manner, and the sale results far exceeded my expectations, both in time and price! Whenever I needed professional services while readying my house or for the closing, the Ternullo Team had contacts at the ready, to speed up the process. I wouldn't hesitate to use them in future real estate transactions, nor would I hesitate to recommend them to my friends.
Michelle and John made the whole process smooth and easy for us from beginning to end. We were looking for someone who really knew the Reading market really well, and they definitely fit the bill. They helped connect us with services that we needed to prepare the house, like landscaping, painting, staging, and others. When it came time to pick the listing price, they did a good job educating us on the different factors that go into that and we are happy with the price the house sold for. Would definitely recommend the Ternullo Team!
The Ternullo Team is a rare breed in the real estate industry. John and Michelle along with their team are nothing less than amazing and you’ll feel privileged to have them in your corner. Whether you are a seasoned home buyer, first-timer, seller, or investor, if you’re searching for an astute, patient, insightful, well versed, and truly exceptional realtor with a can-do attitude that has your best interests in mind, do yourself a favor and contact them.
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