# Tim Donovan

**Trade:** Real Estate · **Address:** 265 Willard St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA · **Phone:** (339) 201-1058 · **Website:** https://www.fcrealty.group/timdonovan · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 2 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Tim Donovan works real estate out of Quincy, and the through-line across 14 Google reviews since 2022 is how much hand-holding first-time and out-of-state buyers say he does — patient, responsive, and quick to explain each step.

Several reviewers leaned on him to bridge a distance gap: in a 2023 review, a couple living in Washington DC said they bid on and bought a house sight-unseen, crediting their confidence entirely to Tim (he even sent a Mother's Day card, the reviewer noted); in a 2025 review, another relocating buyer said he explained Massachusetts-specific real estate laws and negotiated successfully against four competing offers. That pattern continues in the most recent reviews — one from this April says he followed up promptly after a home inspection to make sure every required fix got handled, and another from June describes a first-time buyer whose offer was accepted on the first try.

He also works both sides of a sale. In a 2022 review, a seller described him running a full marketing push for a condo listing — professional photography, social media and print ads, a weekend open house — and bringing buyers back to the table after an initial deal fell through. In a 2025 review, a fellow listing agent wrote about working the other side of a transaction and called him knowledgeable and responsive.

There's no negative review on file across the 14 on record.

Worth confirming his current availability and fee structure directly, since none of the reviews go into detail on either.

**Strengths:**
- Out-of-state buyers — walked clients through purchases from afar, including sight-unseen
- Inspection follow-through — chased down required fixes after home inspections
- Listing marketing — ran photography, ads, and open houses for sellers

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- In a 2023 review, an out-of-state buyer said they purchased a house sight-unseen, crediting their confidence to Tim Donovan _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4LW9DcTRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce8697b560ca517a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICx-oCq4AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Such a great experience having Tim as our realtor! Honest, patient and always available for our many questions and viewings. We were able…”
- In a 2025 review, a relocating buyer said he explained Massachusetts real estate laws and negotiated successfully against four competing offers _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNcWxfOV9tZzRmYlFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xce8697b560ca517a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMql_9_mg4fbQg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim is very knowledgeable of the local market.  I moved from out of state.  Tim is very patient and explained state laws and regulations …”
- Recent reviews describe prompt follow-up after a home inspection and a first-time buyer whose offer was accepted on the first try _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkWGJUaEJlbGxZYm5GNmRqRlhNMlZMZVVKd01YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce8697b560ca517a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdXbThBellYbnF6djFXM2VLeUJwMXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim is an excellent realtor! My wife and I were first time homebuyers and needed a lot of help through the process. Tim was patient, thou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tacWFHZFNWbXhCUW05NFQzTXdXRzFaTmtWMGIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce8697b560ca517a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZqaGdSVmxBQm94T3MwWG1ZNkV0b1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Tim is professional, always on time and was very responsive whenever we had any questions. He followed up promptly after the home inspect…”
- In a 2022 review, a seller described a full marketing campaign for a condo listing, including photography, advertising, and an open house _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlakluaTlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce8697b560ca517a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDejIni9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim is simply the best!

From the time we initially met planning our strategy as to listing my condo, to arranging the professional photo…”
- In a 2025 review, a fellow listing agent described working the other side of a transaction with Tim as knowledgeable and responsive _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sVFNUVkVOV1pOTVdJdGEyMW1Nazk0Wm1acWFWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce8697b560ca517a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlTSTVENWZNMWIta21mMk94ZmZqaVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I just completed a transaction with Tim. As the listing agent on the property, I had the pleasure of working with Tim. As the Buyer's age…”
- Specializes in Real Estate _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkWGJUaEJlbGxZYm5GNmRqRlhNMlZMZVVKd01YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce8697b560ca517a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdXbThBellYbnF6djFXM2VLeUJwMXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim is an excellent realtor! My wife and I were first time homebuyers and needed a lot of help through the process. Tim was patient, thou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlakluaTlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce8697b560ca517a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDejIni9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim is simply the best!

From the time we initially met planning our strategy as to listing my condo, to arranging the professional photo…”

## 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=Tim%20Donovan&query_place_id=ChIJDyf5eEJj44kRelHKYLWXhs4): 4.9★ from 14 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tim%20Donovan&query_place_id=ChIJDyf5eEJj44kRelHKYLWXhs4): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Boulanger · 2026-06-17**: Tim is an excellent realtor! My wife and I were first time homebuyers and needed a lot of help through the process. Tim was patient, thoughtful, and quick to respond to our questions. He was thorough in his research when coming up with an offer which was accepted on our first try! He then helped us …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jonathan Szymczyk · 2026-06-12**: Tim is fantastic! He is professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the entire process smooth and easy. He was incredibly patient, honest and truly looked out for my best interest. As a first-time home buyer, I had a lot of questions, but Tim walked me through every step of the p…
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Shweta Shikarkhane · 2026-04-09**: Tim is professional, always on time and was very responsive whenever we had any questions. He followed up promptly after the home inspection and made sure all the required fixes were taken care of. Buying a home from out of state is a huge challenge, but Tim made it manageable with video walkthrough…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matthew Glick · 2026-01-28**: We connected with Tim in the middle of our search for a rental home, and we only wish we had started with him from the very beginning. His guidance, knowledge, and efficiency saved us an incredible amount of time and made the entire process so much easier. Tim was truly a game-changer, and we couldn…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jillian Bartholomew · 2025-12-03**: We had an amazing experience working with Tim on the purchase of our first home. The entire process was seamless from start to finish. He was incredibly communicative, always keeping us informed and answering every question thoroughly so we felt confident at each step. His professionalism, patience,…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donald Farrell · 2025-11-22**: I just completed a transaction with Tim. As the listing agent on the property, I had the pleasure of working with Tim. As the Buyer's agent he was knowledgeable and responsive to that was needed. He really cares about his clients.  Don Farrell Trufant Real Estate
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matthew Hartnett · 2025-06-02**: Tim is very knowledgeable of the local market.  I moved from out of state.  Tim is very patient and explained state laws and regulations to purchase real estate in Massachusetts.  He is prompt, courteous, candid, and professional.  I listened to and trusted Tim and he negotiated against four other o…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marcia Smith · 2023-05-16**: Such a great experience having Tim as our realtor! Honest, patient and always available for our many questions and viewings. We were able to bid and purchase our house sight unseen as we live in Washington DC with our confidence in Tim. And he got me a Mother's Day card!!! How sweet! He's the best!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Susan Hoban · 2023-04-21**: Tim Donovan was so helpful with my journey to find my home.  He was there to advise and to help answer all my questions, help with a chart that went through the steps in the looking and buying process.
Very responsive!!!
I appreciated his dedication and hard work
He is professional and also very nic…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amy Bliss · 2022-11-16**: Tim was wonderful to work with through the entire first-time home buying process. He listened to our needs and what we were looking for, kept our budget in mind, communicated well through each phase in the process, and was always on time, personable, and professional! Highly recommend Tim to anyone …

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