Howe Allen Realty matches passion and attention to details to become one the South Coast’s top real estate agencies

The housing market is a very volatile and dynamic one. Since it’s attached to livelihoods and finances, it can actually be a frightening, dangerous endeavor to buy or sell a home – especially if you are new to the process. The amount of important information that you must know is astounding as it is mind-boggling. It goes without saying that it is impractical to do the process on your own and certainly prudent and wise to hire experts to do so.

The problem is that there is a plethora of real estate companies out there and this generates even more questions and seemingly requires just as much experience and knowledge to find a reputable one as it does to sell or buy a home! What’s the difference between a broker and an agent? Is the company a trusted one that won’t attach hidden fees? Do the agents and brokers actually genuinely enjoy what they are doing and carry that over into taking care of your needs? Will they listen to your worries and concerns and take them seriously? After all this your livelihood and future on the line.

One company that has been making a name for offering this type of superlative service across the South Coast is Howe Allen Real Estate. While they initially opened their office in Boston, the real estate company relocated to Fairhaven at 43 Center Street in 2013. Within the span of less than three years of opening that location, their professional service and satisfied customers led to the opening of their newest location here in New Bedford at 185 Union Street. Impressive growth, but not surprising if you’ve worked with Howe Allen or his team of enthusiastic professionals.

Howe was born into real estate – his mom was a successful broker in Vermont where he grew up, and his father owned a construction company. Their shared experiences and knowledge helped him develop a perspective, insight and valuable skillset that is rather unique – it has allowed him to see beyond the real estate business and been particularly invaluable when it comes to incorporating design and real estate.

Equally as important is the fact that he also has, literal hands-on experience: he has personally renovated and designed fifteen styles of homes. After graduating college, he took a corporate job for 20 years while doing real estate on the side. When his aging parents needed more care, his corporate job with its rigid, strict schedule, became an obstacle to that care. His husband Tim urged him to make the leap into real estate full time about 10 years ago. He launched his own firm and sought out the best in the industry to work with him.

Whether buying, selling, renting, thinking about renovations or any other housing need, the company treats each and every interaction with equal import. While there are many things that set Howe Allen Realty apart from other firms, the most fundamental is the service they offer to you whether you are buying, selling or renting. Each of their team members is passionate about working with clients and seeks out a personal relationship, one that they hope is lasting.

The brokers and agents bring their prior careers to bear in their approach to real estate. A mixture of corporate jobbers, small business owners, former teachers, professors, and salespeople allows a broader perspective to better serve clients. However, they feel that the most important credential is passion! All feel that making a particular first impression is vital and that an laser-like attention to details is how you offer world-class service. From expert photography, drawing up floor plans, exploring quality of life issues when it comes to the specific locales, to pertinent information for home ownership.

Howe Allen and staff know that the process could take months to find the right home and provide a selection that not only meet your criteria, but “We firmly believe that when the right home comes along, the client will know it.” They are in for the long haul knowing that at the end of the day it is your knowing or feeling about a home is the deciding factor and they are not there to convince you otherwise, but to provide guidance. They are simply not interested in the quick sale, rather the lasting relationship the process can offer.

Howe explained “Some clients have been turned into personal friends, others contact us long after a purchase or sale for advice on a renovation or referral to a trusted, reliable contractor or service provider. Sometimes our biggest role is after the sale is complete!”

Whether you are a first time home buyer in your twenties, an empty-nester or you’ve been “around the block” Howe Allen is the agency to assist you along the way. Insuring you don’t make a costly mistake, have that vital piece of needed information, or be a soundboard of experience.

Howe Allen’s passion goes beyond the business and extends to the community. The company takes an active role in local events, causes and charities and has launched several unique fundraising events that are fun and engaging so you won’t even now you’re at a fundraiser!

They’ve initiated a naming contest for vacation cottages, introduced the white picnic concept to the South Coast – in Fairhaven it’s called the “Picnic On The Lawn.”- that is now being copied by neighboring communities, a short film festival in mid-winter to get people out of their homes when cabin fever begins to set in and take its toll. In addition they partake in events that have been ongoing, such as AHA! Night, Rotch-Jones-Duff “Set The Table” event, Concert Under The Stars, several 5K events, and more.

You can get a great feel for what it is that Howe Allen Real Estate does by perusing their images, videos, and comments across social media, asking around, or even simply stopping in at one of their locations. The very functional and valuable website is a great source to do that as well. You can see all the available homes that are listed and sort them by location, distance, price range, number of bedrooms or bathrooms and many other specs. You can read bios, see what they are up to locally, and check out homes that they have successfully sold.

There really is no better way to find out what a business is really like than word of mouth and testimonials. Hearing from people who have used their services is a great measure of any business. The proof is in the pudding as they say, and you can read the rave reviews and testimonials (perfect 5 stars on Facebook Review from very satisfied customers.

One comment summed up the Howe Allen real estate experience best: “Howe is everything you ever thought you needed from an agent. More importantly, he’s also everything you didn’t know you needed.”

Howe Allen Real Estate
43 Center Street
Fairhaven, Massachusetts

185 Union Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts

Phone: (888) 491-9993
Email: info@howeallen.com
Website: howeallen.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/howeallenrealty

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