Joanne & Linda – RE/MAX Leading Edge

Joanne and Linda are the best realtor tag team that you can find, they worked with me and were very clear and easy to get a hold of when it came down to tight timelines. I felt at ease even as a first time home buyer in a very competitive market. If its not a good deal they will let you know and if it is they will put you at the front of the line to give you the best chances. We worked with a number of realtors besides Joanne and Linda, once we got in touch with them we knew we we’re all set. I highly recommend them, you will not be disappointed!

My husband I worked with Joanne for over a year as first-​time homebuyers in the crazy, low-​inventory seller’s market of West Medford (Arlington and Melrose, too). What an unbelievable experience. Joanne was there with us the whole time going to all lengths to get us a house — writing letters, crafting competitive offers, and even calling seller’s agents from an out-​of-​town funeral to recommend us! We participated in so many heartbreaking bidding wars, but Joanne put us at the top every time. She even acted as our therapist when we were unfairly crushed each time. Once we got an offer accepted after much negotiation, and she saved us from a complete money pit of a house, filled with hidden structural damage, by designing a very detailed inspection clause that we didn’t even know was possible. We’d be bankrupt if not for her!
In the end, Joanne got us a house (in her own neighborhood!) that we are SO happy with, and it was worth the wait. And I think we got a bargain! We are never moving again, but if we did, we wouldn’t do it without her – her professional opinion was top notch. She was patient and honest and never pressured us to go outside our budget. We worked with Linda a few times, too, and she was also awesome and very knowledgeable — in this cutthroat market, they are two rare trustworthy and dedicated agents. Thanks, Joanne and Linda!

Linda was so wonderful to work with! She was very responsive and had such great advice. She clearly knows the business which was a huge plus for me as a first time homebuyer. I would highly recommend her!

Linda helped me buy my first home and the experience couldn’t have been better. She was always very reachable and informative. When I began my search I was uninformed and the process was overwhelming and frighting. Linda made me feel at ease and got me excited to make the biggest purchase of my life. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

We looked for a house for about 2 years. In that time, we met scores of real estate agents who were so into themselves and their income that they could not grasp what jerks they really conveyed themselves to be. We also met a fair number of agents who were just weirdos — especially the ones who claimed to be the top sellers in their markets. I found myself imagining them in grisly episodes of Criminal Minds. So when we met Joanne and Linda, it seemed right to keep making sure they were as great as they seemed to be. They are so decent, so knowledgeable, and… nice? They were not potentially axe murderers? We had not run across their species before. They dwelled in a land far, far away from the real estate market we’d been in to this point. Anyway, we found a home and closed on it. We thought we had parted with Joanne and Linda. But then seller legal problems surfaced that rendered our sale null and void. Joanne, who worked with us with more closely, was right there with us through the resolution of those issues and we eventually owned the house free and clear. Looking back on the experience, what I can say is — Joanne and Linda have an expertise and professionalism that reaches a higher bar than most in the real estate circus. We are most grateful to have met them and recommend them very highly. These are the kind of people you hope to work with. Also, we walk away thinking of them as friends.

Joanne and Linda helped me sell my condo. They gave me great advice for staging and minor updates to attend to before the sale. They both know their way around the market. They were amazing to work with, friendly, kind, knowledgable, and efficient. They helped me pick the perfect list price, and things worked out very well and quickly from there. In about a month, I sold my first place and could focus on moving into my new home. During the fire inspection, Linda let my dog stay and even took her out for a quick bathroom break. Linda even came by the new place to drop off our last check from the sale, tennis balls for the dog, and a thoughtful gift for our new home. It was so sweet, and just above and beyond our expectations. We were extremely satisfied with our quickly and well managed sale.

I wish I could give Joanne and Linda 10 stars!
My husband and I decided we wanted to look for a condo and we started researching agents. As soon as we met with Linda and Joanne we knew we didn’t need to find anyone else because they are so professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.
Throughout the process, Joanne and Linda made sure we stayed focused on what we wanted and didn’t settle; even when we got frustrated after putting in many bids. They were very flexible in terms of times we were available and were easy to get in touch with.
Joanne and Linda worked tirelessly to make sure we got what we wanted, helping us navigate a tricky inspection and price negotiation. They gave us lots of helpful advice throughout the process. Even after we closed, they helped us work through setting up a new condo association.
Joanne and Linda are the absolute best– we plan to recommend them to everyone we know. We are so happy in the condo we purchased, which due to their help exceeded our expectations.
If you are a first time (or more!) homebuyer in the Somerville, Medford, Arlington area then definitely use Joanne and Linda.

My husband and I bought our first home almost a year ago with Joanne and Linda’s help. We were completely clueless when it came to purchasing real estate and thanks to Joanne and Linda’s extreme competence, the process went as smooth as possible. We found them to be accessible, trustworthy, down to earth and caring throughout our search. We felt at all times like we were their top priority and what could have been a harrowing process was just a walk in the park. I would highly recommend using Joanne and Linda for your real estate needs. I know that we will definitely be using their services again in the future.

If your reading this review you probably read my previous review when Joanne represented us as buyer. Now the tables have turned and she represented us in the sale of our home in. We are in Florida and I could not have imagined this process had Joanne not been handling everything. She mediated with our tenants as we had them to leave a few months early, she found us a buyer, the sale could not have happened smoother. She is ethical to a fault and knowledgeable about homes, neighborhoods and construction issues. She makes herself available to her clients and quick to respond calls, texts and emails. She is dedicated and determined and unfortunately she is in Massachusetts because we were so spoiled by having her that no Realtor will measure up.

Joanne was great! It was my first time buying a home and I knew nothing. Joanne walked me through everything and helped me finally get a home. It took awhile, mostly due to a crazy market and me not being a quick decision maker, but Joanne stuck with me and was extremely patient. Her knowledge of homes and what to look for was extremely helpful and she was able to look beyond superficial looks and tell me whether something was worth buying. Even after the sale, she was right there helping me get started on my first home. I would recommend her to anyone and plan on coming back to her if I ever sell and am looking for a new place.

As first time homebuyers with teacher salaries, everyone kept telling us that it was very doubtful that we’d find a single family home in Somerville with our price range. From the very beginning, Linda and Joanne were very honest, straightforward, and clear in their explanation of this whole home buying process. They widened our search to other towns in the area but kept in mind that we really wanted to live in Somerville. And after several months of looking, Linda scouted a home in Somerville and we couldn’t be happier with the whole process. She is professional, reliable, easygoing, and always accessible via text, phone, or email. Her and Joanne make a great team. They clearly have been in the business for a while and know the ins and outs of the market!

Thanks to Linda Montieth, I recently purchased my new home with confidence and peace of mind. She guided me with her knowledge, expertise and professionalism each step along the way. Her solid foundation in and understanding of the local market bring equally trustworthy resources allowing an efficient, smooth and timely process of my recent purchase. Lastly, Linda is kind, patient, listens to and advocates for her clients. She and Joanne are a gold medal winning team!!!

I was recommended to Joanne by a co-​worker. From our very first meeting my husband and I felt that Joanne was friendly and knowledgeable. As first time home buyers we had no idea what we were doing or what the process was going to be like and Joanne walked us through every step of the way. I can be a bit of a demanding customer and Joanne was patient, responsive, caring and more importantly honest… which can be very hard to come by these days. She even called us after the purchase to make sure that we knew that there would be road closings on the street our new home is on the week we are moving in… above and beyond the call of duty.
To quote our closing attorney «Joanne is a delightful person to work with, she is a real find.» I could not agree more!
Next time we are in the market for a home Joanne will be the first call we make!

My wife and I stumbled into an open house that Joanne and Linda were listing, and hit it off with Linda immediately. She was honest, local, caring, and a real delight to chat with. We met with a few other agents in the area but ended up going with J&L, and are overwhelmingly happy with the experience.
As first time home buyers, the whole world of real estate was pretty frightening. Having agents looking out for us that we trusted, and whom genuinely cared about our happiness made this stressful experience something that we could tackle. Linda and Joanne reacted well to our feedback during the process, and honed in on our needs in a matter of days. They never gave us the hard sell, and were generous with their time and expertise.
Joanne and Linda are amazing and I am so thankful that we were able to work with them. You will not regret calling them up and meeting with them. They will make sure you get what you want, because they care about your happiness. We love our new place, got through the whole process without a single marital dispute, we paid less than we should have (negotiation!) and will be recommending Joanne and Linda to everyone looking in the area.

Joanne and Linda are fantastic– very knowledgeable about the real estate market and a pleasure to work with. They rep’d our condo in Somerville when the market went under in 2007. They were a great help then AND, they were dead-​on correct about what the market was doing at the time. We decided not to sell and rented out the condo for several years. Fast forward to 2011 and we called them again when we were determined to sell. The market was better but still down and Joanne told us how to make the place as attractive to a buyer as possible and we followed through. She orchestrated the staging beautifully and worked really hard. We got two offers! The property was complicated by an old garage and Joanne stayed in constant touch with us as the final negotiations drew to a close. They both worked really hard for us and I feel they really earned their commission. I would recommend them to anyone needing to sell their property.

In the Spring of 2011, I was looking for a local realtor and came across the team of Joanne & Linda in an online search. After meeting with them at their Melrose Realty office, I came away impressed with their professionalism and knowledge of local real estate. I signed up with them and worked mostly with Linda over several months — eventually focusing on a wonderful bungalow in Medford’s Lawrence Estate area that I loved. Linda kept things moving along and helped guide me through some rough patches with the seller. I was very pleased with the team of Joanne & Linda… not only with my house purchase, but also with the selling of my condo that went on the market this Oct. and had a signed P&S within days!

We worked with Joanne and Linda 4 years back. They worked with us close to a year before we purchased a house. They were very patient and extremely helpful.