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Every recent Google review for The Saltwater Group says a version of the same thing: whoever picked up the phone showed up fast and stayed in touch. The team works out of Main Street in Orleans and covers the Lower and Outer Cape — Eastham, Brewster, Wellfleet, Chatham and Harwich — helping people buy and sell homes under the Compass brokerage. Its site says the three co-principals, Kerrin LaFrance, Barbara Francke and Suzanne Newton, bring a combined 30 years to the business. All seven reviews on file are five stars, dated within the last six months, and each names a specific agent and a specific deal rather than reading like a form letter. Buyers describe LaFrance guiding a second-home search in a tight market with what one called "profound patience," and closing another purchase and sale "seamlessly." Francke gets credit for a smooth Orleans purchase handled start to finish with local market knowledge; Newton for structuring a winning offer and working through negotiations in a competitive seller's market. Massachusetts' registry confirms LaFrance's real estate broker license is active, which is the strongest kind of confirmation available here. The written record is still short — seven reviews, all from this year — so it doesn't yet show how the team handles a slow market or a difficult transaction. Its site also lists registration numbers for Francke and Newton that weren't independently checked against the state registry; that's the normal shape for agents working under one broker's license, not a red flag. For a Lower Cape buyer or seller who wants a team that answers quickly and knows the local inventory, the early reviews point one way — worth asking directly which of the three principals would actually handle your town and price range.
Kerrin LaFrance demonstrated professionalism and patience while navigating complex family dynamics and diverse personalities. She effectively leveraged available resources to help us reach our goals, given the unique circumstances. She was always pleasant & respected our opinions.
I highly recommend Kerrin Lafrance to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process and was always available whenever we had questions or needed guidance. She knew the market extremely well and provided valuable insight that made us feel confident in every decision. She was also incredibly helpful beyond just the buying/selling process. Whenever we needed recommendations for contractors, service providers, or people to help with projects around the house, she was able to point us in the right direction with great recommendations. Overall, she made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We truly appreciated her expertise, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dependable real estate agent.
Our experience with The Salt Water Group was superb. They showed us gorgeous properties and found our dream home in Cape Cod
If we could give Kerrin 10 stars we would! Kerrin took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for in a second home. She showed profound patience as we navigated different towns until we found the perfect home for us in a very difficult, competitive market. Kerrin was able to quickly adapt and pivot with ease and a sense of humor as we refined our search. Kerrin's honesty and amazing knowledge of the housing landscape made the entire process a stressless and seamless one.
Kerrin is a dedicated professional and handled the listing to closing process seamlessly… highly recommended!
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Complex sales handled4.6
Remote closings4.4
Repeat client trust4.0
Above-asking sales4.3
Verified broker license3.2
