I recently sold my house in Swampscott and just bought a house in Middleton. Hilary was amazing right from the start. Supportive about my decision, full of great information regarding how to buy and sell simultaneously, and extremely communicative. I chose her because of her knowledge and expertise & her great reputation. Hiring Hilary was one of the best decisions I ever made! Selling a house is never easy. Letting go of something so personal and so valuable emotionally and economically is really hard. Hilary honored that in every way. The beautiful photos, detailed professional brochures, the online marketing plus having a special commuter rail open house time since Iive near the train station was all brilliant. She provided feedback on what we needed to do to have a successful sale. She accurately priced my house and had clearly done so much research and even revisited the price the night before we went on the market. Her attention to detail in the house, follow up phone calls to interested parties, and open communication resulted in a sale I was ecstatic with. She made the whole process of buying easier as well by always explaining everything to the fullest and providing encouragement when I needed it most. She also spent quality time really getting to know us and what our needs were. This wasn’t just about a sale. She wanted us to find the right home and would candidly let us know if a house wasn’t a good fit or had flaws we were not noticing on our own. She pointed issues out to us so that we had full awareness when making such a big investment and she truly demonstrated that she cared about where we landed.She truly is the tops!!

“When we began the process of looking for a home and as you know, we were working with another agent. Unfortunately, it was not a positive experience. When we met with you, we just knew we were in great hands. We immediately felt comfortable, like you were listening, not just hearing to what our hopes and dreams were in finding our forever home. We just cannot thank you enough. Your knowledge of the area, and knowledge to details is simply so impressive. You worked diligently, and around the clock, you were available to answer each and every question we had. We felt so supported throughout the entire process. We are just so happy in our new home, and have you to thank.

Thank you!

“Hilary, we were beyond happy with the entire transaction. I hope this brief depiction helps to encapsulate all that you did for us!!! Selling in a tight timeframe and moving so far away can be so stressful!!! You helped us so much and continue to provide support.... for that we are so grateful. Thank you Hilary!! Please let me know where i can post this testimonial because we really want to get the word out about your fantastic customer service!! Our family recently needed to relocate across country and hoped for a quick sale. Thankfully, Hilary Foutes was able to work within tight time parameters and make our move a reality. She provided detailed feedback, was extremely organized and used clever marketing techniques to help facilitate a rapid sale. Her knowledge of the market is unparalleled and our entire transaction was seamless and stress free. We felt 110% secure with all facets of the selling and moving process due to her wholistic and effective approach and would therefore gladly recommend hiring Hilary.”

The Stout Family, 1099 Humphrey Street, Swampscott

"Even during the best of times selling a home can be a very stressful event. My house went on the market right as the Covid19 pandemic revved up and the stay at home order went in to effect.  I was fortunate to have Hilary Foutes as my realtor. Hilary moved quickly and efficiently to list my house. She offered helpful tips to getting the house 'sale ready' and assisted with staging the house for showings. Hilary created a detailed brochure for prospective buyers and listed the house in record time. Hilary kept current on the restrictions placed on realtors in respect to the Covid Pandemic and was respectful of the health and safety of my family and the health and safety of perspective buyers and their agents. 
This was my first experience selling a home. Having lived in my house for 27.5 years and loving my house, my neighbors and the neighborhood made the sale of the house very emotional for myself and my family. HiIary was cognizant of this, she spent countless hours communicating details regarding the sale and educating me regarding the sale process. I attest to the fact that selling a home is a stressful event, but I assure you that Hilary can make the experience a positive one.
My best,
Jane Cassidy, 24 Crosman Avenue, Swampscott

HILARY is exactly the realtor you want to sell your home for so many reasons but to list a few: 1) she always answers your call or calls you back right away; 2) there is no question she does not know the answer to; 3) she is extremely organized and prepared whether it be for the initial meeting to set price, an open house or a private showing; 4) when you get information or signatures to HILARY, she immediately forwards them to where they need to go - there is zero lag time; 5) she keeps tabs on every aspect of the sale and will remind any party (buyer’s agent, appraiser, etc.) involved of their outstanding piece of the puzzle until it is complete; 6) she is so friendly to your family and pets! I could go on but in summary, I would recommend HILARY as an agent to anyone selling their home.
~Valerie and Christopher Smith (and Josie the dog!)

Hilary did a wonderful job handling the sale of our home. Beginning with her suggestions on preparing the home to go on the market, staying steadfast through the tough winter months to finding the perfect buyers.
Hilary is very knowledgeable about the selling process and usually had answers to our questions or found the answers in a timely manner. Hilary has a wealth of knowledge regarding the surrounding areas and holds an arsenal of contacts for any/all services necessary to close on a home.
We are happy to have had Hilary representing us in the sale of our home.
Thank you,
Whitney & Heather Thomas, 8 Sampson Avenue, Swampscott

"I’ve know HILARY FOUTES now for nearly ten years and she is one of the most honest, dedicated and hardest working people I know. I first met HILARY when my family moved to Swampscott. Since then she’s acted as both a seller’s and buyer's broker for us on two different properties and we were very happy with the service, advice and excellent results she provided. When making a major decision like moving it is a tremendous relief to know that you can put your trust in HILARY to get things done right, on time and as efficiently as possible. I have referred her to everyone I know who is looking to buy or sell a home in the area. Her experience and instinct are exceptional, and she truly goes above and beyond the call of duty. From following up on the little details that could easily slip thru the cracks, to putting you in touch with the best contractors, mortgage brokers, or movers, to negotiating the best purchase or sale price, HILARY is a one woman show you can’t afford to be without."
-Marc Eichler, VP Business Development & Sales for Durant Performance Coatings, Inc

"Choosing someone to sell your home or find one for you and your family is so important. My wife Susan and I chose HILARY feeling that she would always have our best interests at heart and most importantly never felt she put her own before ours. She has a great balance of being personable and at the same time most professional. We could not have chosen a better person to work with and never for a moment did we feel like we were not her most important client. Selling or buying a home is a stressful experience and having HILARY represent us and oversee everything from beginning to end brought such comfort. Her knowledge of the Northshore is impeccable and most importantly is her ability to listen and communicate. To say she is excellent at what she does is an understatement. I have and continue to recommended her to friends and colleagues with the glowing endorsement of, "HILARY is the best and there isn't another Realtor I would use!" She will have your interests at heart before her own. She not only sold my home but also found the home that we happily reside in now. I was fortunate to have chosen her to work with and I can only hope my words will help you make the same choice we made." -Matthew Bergeron, Global Commodity Manager

“We feel so fortunate to have had Hilary representing us. The process could not have gone more smoothly. We attribute that to Hilary’s many years of experience that proved itself in her attention to detail and her always sound advice. At the end of a weekend of open houses. We received seven offers. Thank you Hilary. “

"We had the great pleasure of working with Hilary Foutes in our move to the North Shore area of Massachusetts from out of state. She is extremely knowledgeable of the different communities, and the nuances of each, and was able to provide us with valuable information for our decision-making along the way. With her guidance we were able to find a home that exceeded our expectations and in a community that fit all the checkboxes that we laid out. That was no easy feat in this highly competitive housing market but she was on top of every detail, transaction, and deadline to make sure that we were successful in our search. Hilary is very generous with her knowledge and experience, not only about the home-buying process but with all the little things from recommending service providers and the vendors needed to make our house a home. She also pointed us in the right direction for some wonderful restaurants we should try. Her approach made our transition to a new area very easy. If you are looking for a Realtor, you cannot have a better partner than Hilary Foutes in the process."


Douglas Flores and Gregory Perez

“Outstanding results!

I first met Hilary when I was buying my house in Swampscott.  She represented the seller but I appreciated her energy and her knowledge of the area.  The transaction went smoothly and she even assisted me in finding insurance and services like pet care.  I decided then and there that when it was time to sell, I would want her to sell my home.  I knew her knowledge of the community and market would expedite the transaction.  Five years later I called Hilary and she agreed to be my agent.  She gave great advice, and helped me figure out how to best prepare the house for showing.  She made showing as painless as she could by completing all the visits in just four days. I was impressed by the fact that we got multiple offers.  Clearly, she had priced the house right!  Hilary is great at communicating!  And she is scrupulously truthful.  I am so glad that I asked her to sell my house – I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

-Donna Palmer,62 Farragut Road, Swampscott 

Partners HILARY FOUTES and Joy Goldstein worked beautifully as a team to help my husband and me with BOTH of our moves last year. They made excellent suggestions about staging our home in Marblehead, and 6 days after the house went on the market in February, 2017, we had a buyer and an agreement! We were interested in moving into a condominium in the Vinnin Square area; shortly after our home sale, we saw a condo that we liked. However, HILARY advised us against the purchase because the unit was overpriced for the market with some under-par workmanship. When your real estate agent tells you to wait, it is a good idea to listen! Seven months later, she recommended a condo for us in the same complex that we absolutely loved! We made an offer that was accepted the next day, and we couldn’t be more pleased with our decision.
We greatly admire HILARY's integrity, honesty, and work ethic. She is a consummate professional who cares deeply about her clients’ satisfaction with a sale and/or purchase, and truly does everything to facilitate a move. It is easy to see why she is a top performer. Thank you, HILARY, for your wise counsel during our hectic 2017!
~Judy and Bill Mishkin

HILARY FOUTES was the calm in my crazy life. Deciding to put ourhome on the market after 43 years was a very difficult decision. Hilary was fabulous. She was constantly in communication with us and beyond helpful. Available and resourceful whenever we needed help or guidance, she was there without question. We would definitely recommed anyone looking to sell their home to call HILARY.
~Dr. Sanford and Mrs. Rosalyn Levy

"Hilary has great instinct and is committed to working hard for her clients. She hit the ground running as soon as we met and tirelessly continued to show us properties until we found our amazing gem of a property in Marblehead. We are comfortable and happy in our new home and we are so very grateful to have worked with a pro Hilary Foutes. "
Scott and Abby L, 4 Park Lane, Marblehead MA

"Choosing HILARY FOUTES as our selling and buying agent was the best decision!! Moving is one of the most stressful and emotional life events and having HILARY by our side was invaluable. HILARY is savvy, astute, tenacious, and always has her client’s best interest in the forefront. As a buyer agent, she is attuned to current market inventory, pricing, value and has great negotiation skills. In a competitive market where inventory is low, having HILARY abreast of upcoming inventory was essential in getting our new home. We looked at many properties over the years, she was always patient and keeping us focused — we never felt pressured. In fact, one point out of frustration we considered a home that now looking back didn’t suit our needs. Putting her personal gain and interests aside, she strongly advised us against settling and reassured us a perfect house would eventually come along. As a selling agent, HILARY was instrumental through the entire process – from getting house sale ready to the final stages of closing. In preparation, HILARY was extremely quick and resourceful with a network of inspectors, attorneys, tradesmen, etc. as needed. As a recommendation of HILARY’s, tradesman and professionals would respond promptly - one tradesman came in ten minutes just for a minor fix. We are most grateful for HILARY’s professional and sensitive handling of the contract negotiations of the home sale. With the buyers being our long time friends, she made what could have been an awkward situation into an easy and non-eventful process. We are so glad to have had HILARY through our entire process and without hesitation strongly recommend HILARY as your broker!!"
Camay and Matt Pascucci, Morton Rd. & Bradlee Ave. 

"Writing you from our awesome deck. We're loving our house, thank you again so much for everything. HILARY helped us buy our last two houses and we can’t imagine ever buying a house in the future without her. Our first home purchase was in a competitive market in Boston, and HILARY did everything in her power to make our offer standout. She is passionate, reliable, honest, and always puts her client first. For our second home she was able to find us the house of our dreams. We were buying and selling on a tight schedule and would not have been able to get it all done without HILARY walking us through each step. She is well connected and extremely knowledgable, so anyone that is new to home buying she is the perfect agent. Thank you HILARY, we are forever grateful."
- Max and Yulia Solomon, 30 Longview Drive, Marblehead MA